Junior or Senior Clinical Fellow Emergency Medicine

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic hospital in Nottingham is looking for a Clinical Fellow in the Emergency Department. This role provides a professional pathway to advance in acute medical care within a high-capacity environment. Candidates should have specific medical qualifications, relevant experience in the NHS ED, and the ability to manage acutely ill patients. The position encourages a supportive learning environment and professional development, emphasizing diverse representation. Competitive applications welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-MBBS and 2 years ED experience for Junior post.
• At least 6 years post-MBBS for Senior post, including relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in identification and management of acutely ill patients.
• Make decisions regarding admission and care transitions.
• Learn procedural skills required in ED.

Skills

Acutely ill patient management

Trauma patient assessment

Procedural skills

Current knowledge maintenance

Professional development support

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with licence to practice

ALS provider certification

Completion of Foundation training

MRCEM Full exam (for Senior post)

Job description

Clinical Fellow – Emergency Department (ED) at Nottingham University Hospital (NUH). The role offers a professional pathway to advance in acute medical care within a large, high-capacity academic hospital.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in the identification, assessment and management of acutely ill and trauma patients.
• Make appropriate decisions regarding admission, discharge, primary‑care follow up and transfer between specialties.
• Learn and apply procedural skills such as fascia iliaca block, chest drain insertion, and other ED core interventions.
• Maintain current knowledge through mandatory training, audit participation, and attendance of clinical meetings.
• Engage in the annual appraisal process and support the professional development of colleagues.
• Take part in current trend initiatives, e.g. recognising and managing ‘silver trauma’ and poly‑trauma cases.

Essential Qualifications & Training

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with licence to practice.
• ALS (Acute Life Support) provider.
• Completion of Foundation training (or equivalent).
• For a Junior post – at least 3 years post‑MBBS and a minimum of 2 years pure ED experience in the NHS at CT1/2 level.
• For a Senior post – at least 6 years post‑MBBS, a minimum of 2 years ED experience in the NHS at CT3 level or higher, and MRCEM Full exam.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• MRCEM (part‑time if CT3 or full if CT4).
• ALS instructor.
• ATLS provider.
• Experience in a large acute hospital (>1000 beds).
• Clinical attachment of >2 weeks in a large acute hospital ED.
• Evidence of involvement in design or running of clinical audits, or presentation of research findings.

Application & Supporting Information

• Key contact: [e-mail] – email for easy‑read application forms, support sessions and any queries.
• Opening times are flexible; please submit promptly as the post may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
• Applicants 16–17 applying for >20 hours a week must confirm their eligibility for an apprenticeship, adhering to current England guidance.
• We encourage people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled to apply – NUH is committed to diverse representation.
• Disability Confidence: All individuals declaring a disability who meet essential criteria are automatically shortlisted.

Additional Information

We do not accept applications that do not have at least 2 years of NHS ED experience (clinical attachments do not count). No attachments or training-only experience at an NHS ED will be considered.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

NUH is able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Further details of relevant sessions can be found on our recruitment portal or by contacting the recruitment team.

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