Junior or Senior Clinical Fellow Children and Young People's ED

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Children's Emergency Department at a leading NHS Trust in Nottingham. As a Junior or Senior Fellow, you'll work alongside experienced consultants, managing patient care in a dynamic environment. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their emergency medicine skills while making a difference in children's healthcare.

Benefits

Monthly teaching

Workplace based assessments

Teaching opportunities

Audit and research opportunities

Qualifications

• At least three years post MBBS for Junior post.
• At least five years post MBBS for Senior post.
• Experience in NHS Emergency Department is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shop floor and ensure adherence to targets.
• Work under clinical direction and support from consultants.
• Participate in ongoing competencies and training.

Skills

Communication

Management Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practice

APLS provider

Full MRCEM or MRCPCH (for Senior Post)

Job description

Job summary

The Emergency Department at Nottingham University Hospitals' NHS Trust is excited to be able to offer opportunities for motivated doctors to join our friendly Children and Young People's (CYP) Emergency Department team.

Depending on your experience, you will be appointed to a Junior Fellow role (equivalent to CT1, CT2 or CT3) or on our ST4+ equivalent rota. You may be considered for the Senior Fellow role if full MRCEM or MRCPCH is held at the time of applying.

These posts are ideal opportunities for anyone wishing to gain more experience or exposure in Paediatric ED prior to an application to a National Training Programme or a joining a local CESR programme.

You will have the opportunity to work in a forward thinking, dynamic department which is committed to the Trust's ambition of developing staff and delivering outstanding healthcare outcomes for patients

Main duties of the job

Working in our CYPED encompasses many management skills such as managing the shop floor, keeping to the four hour target and constant reprioritisation of tasks.

You will be supported to work through competencies to develop portfolio evidence to meet your set objectives and will work under the clinical direction of CYPED Consultants who are present in the department 24/7. You will be allocated an Educational and Clinical supervisor

What we can offer you as a Fellow in ED:

• Monthly teaching
• Work place based assessments
• Shop floor supervision
• Opportunities to get involved with teaching
• Audit work and QIP's etc
• Research opportunities

About us

Located in one of the friendliest and greenest cities in the UK, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH) is a Major Trauma Centre and our ED is one of the busiest in Europe, seeing 179,940 new patients a year across co-located adult and Childrens and Young People's departments.

NUH consists of the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and the Nottingham City Hospital Campuses. QMC houses our Emergency Department which has co-located adult and children's units. NUH is the Major Trauma Centre for the East Midlands region.

Our forward thinking, research active Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Europe with 195,000 new attendances annually. The Children's ED sees 44,000 children and young people and has expanded its resuscitation capability with a major capital investment.

Nottingham is a haven for sports lovers and nature lovers. It is home to two famous football teams, an ice hockey team, an annual tennis open and boasts a test cricket ground and the National Ice and Water Sports Centres. Known for its high quality schools, the city has excellent rail and road links and an ultra-modern bus and tram service. A vibrant university city, the centre has an array of shops, restaurants, clubs and attractions to suit all ages and tastes.

Please read our job description for a more detailed in depth look at our Trust, we hope you would like to come and join us!

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year For Jnr posts the salary will be £49,909 & for Snr posts £61,825

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7208853

Job locations

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job description Job responsibilities

We have clearly set out in our job description and person specification the essential criteria for the roles (please see below).

You may be thinking about taking time to consider your future career direction while still working and acquiring additional skills and experience or you may have elected to take time away from training progression but now wish to re-establish a foothold in the profession. Alternatively, you may be looking to take time out of your training programme to gain further experience in emergency medicine in a major trauma centre. We welcome all applications!

For a Junior post

We expect you to have at least three years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to at least one year in an NHS Emergency Department (ED) it would be desirable to have experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine

You must be an APLS provider

Have a good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting.

For a Senior post

We expect you to have at least five years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to at least 1 years experience in an NHS Emergency Department (ED). It would be desirable to have experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine .

You must be an APLS provider

Full MRCEM or MRCPCH

Have a good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting.

These are service posts so do not have educational approval, but you will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet your individual needs.

We expect that you will keep yourself up to date with current knowledge and practice, attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.

Clinical Fellows in the CYPED can expect to:

• Build on previous experience and develop increased expertise in the identification, assessment and management of sick patients
• Gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, with appropriated decision making around need for admission and discharge +/- primary care/specialty follow up
• Gain experience and familiarity in managing poly-trauma patients and the concept of silver trauma
• Have opportunities to acquire additional skills such as fascia iliaca block, chest drain etc
• To enhance your communication skills with patients relatives and colleagues
• To keep up to date with mandatory training required for your role
• To participate in the annual appraisal process

We have successfully supported many doctors who have come to work with us to gain places on training programmes, just let us know if this is your aim and well do everything we can to help you get there.

For doctors with no NHS experience, we will welcome you on our IMG induction programme providing prescribing sessions, clinical skills and much more during these sessions. You will also have a shadowing period in the department and time given in the first couple of weeks to attend any settling in appointments you may need to or view accommodation etc.

Job description Job responsibilities

We have clearly set out in our job description and person specification the essential criteria for the roles (please see below).

You may be thinking about taking time to consider your future career direction while still working and acquiring additional skills and experience or you may have elected to take time away from training progression but now wish to re-establish a foothold in the profession. Alternatively, you may be looking to take time out of your training programme to gain further experience in emergency medicine in a major trauma centre. We welcome all applications!

For a Junior post

We expect you to have at least three years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to at least one year in an NHS Emergency Department (ED) it would be desirable to have experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine

You must be an APLS provider

Have a good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting.

For a Senior post

We expect you to have at least five years post MBBS (or equivalent) in addition to at least 1 years experience in an NHS Emergency Department (ED). It would be desirable to have experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine .

You must be an APLS provider

Full MRCEM or MRCPCH

Have a good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting.

These are service posts so do not have educational approval, but you will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet your individual needs.

We expect that you will keep yourself up to date with current knowledge and practice, attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.

Clinical Fellows in the CYPED can expect to:

• Build on previous experience and develop increased expertise in the identification, assessment and management of sick patients
• Gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, with appropriated decision making around need for admission and discharge +/- primary care/specialty follow up
• Gain experience and familiarity in managing poly-trauma patients and the concept of silver trauma
• Have opportunities to acquire additional skills such as fascia iliaca block, chest drain etc
• To enhance your communication skills with patients relatives and colleagues
• To keep up to date with mandatory training required for your role
• To participate in the annual appraisal process

We have successfully supported many doctors who have come to work with us to gain places on training programmes, just let us know if this is your aim and well do everything we can to help you get there.

For doctors with no NHS experience, we will welcome you on our IMG induction programme providing prescribing sessions, clinical skills and much more during these sessions. You will also have a shadowing period in the department and time given in the first couple of weeks to attend any settling in appointments you may need to or view accommodation etc.

Person Specification Training and Qualification Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with licence to practice
• APLS provider
• FOR SENIOR POST: Full MRCEM or MRCPCH

Desirable

• Part (or all ) MRCEM
• APLS instructor
• Part of MRCEM/MRCPCH

Experience Essential

• Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training)
• At least 3 years post MBBS (or for Senior post at least 5 years post MBBS)
• Experience in an ED setting

Desirable

• Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds)
• Relevant additional experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Communication and Relationship Skills Essential

• Good standard of written English
• Enthusiasm and commitment to work with children and their families

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit
• Presentation of case reports, audit or research results

Desirable

• Motivation to pursue a career in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Evidence of participation in research or audit related to paediatric topics.
• Audit or research publications related to paediatric topics

Person Specification Training and Qualification Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with licence to practice
• APLS provider
• FOR SENIOR POST: Full MRCEM or MRCPCH

Desirable

• Part (or all ) MRCEM
• APLS instructor
• Part of MRCEM/MRCPCH

Experience Essential

• Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent training)
• At least 3 years post MBBS (or for Senior post at least 5 years post MBBS)
• Experience in an ED setting

Desirable

• Experience in large acute hospital (more than 1000 beds)
• Relevant additional experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Communication and Relationship Skills Essential

• Good standard of written English
• Enthusiasm and commitment to work with children and their families

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit
• Presentation of case reports, audit or research results

Desirable

• Motivation to pursue a career in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Evidence of participation in research or audit related to paediatric topics.
• Audit or research publications related to paediatric topics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)