Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is offering a 12-month Senior Clinical Fellow position in Adult Emergency Medicine. This role emphasizes both clinical and educational duties within a major trauma centre. The candidate will work directly with junior clinical fellows, develop education programmes, and engage in quality improvement projects while providing clinical care. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their career in emergency medicine and education.

Qualifications

• 60 months of post-registration experience required.
• Full registration with GMC and current licence to practise.
• Proven competence in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across adult ED sites.
• Mentor junior clinical fellows and support decision-making.
• Develop and deliver education programmes.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Effective communication

Mentorship

Teaching skills

Patient safety adherence

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MCEM or equivalent

Higher degree (MD/PhD) or pursuing FRCEM

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Adult Emergency Medicine (12‑month)

Leeds Testing Hospitals NHS Trust is offering a 12‑month Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) post in our adult Emergency Departments. These posts provide a balance of clinical and non‑clinical time (60% clinical, 40% non‑clinical) and are designed for trainees who want to develop a special interest in education while working in a large teaching hospital and major trauma centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across both adult ED sites, working a tier 4 (registrar level) rota; must have completed ST3 or equivalent competencies.
• Mentor junior clinical fellows and support junior doctors in decision‑making.
• Develop and deliver education programmes (simulation, postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, ultrasound training, leadership and research).
• Coordinate an embedded weekly in‑situ simulation programme across both adult departments.
• Support the development of learning environments for clinicians, students and trainees.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and research projects.
• Facilitate national and deanery‑wide teaching programmes where relevant.
• Engage in local and national educational events, including FOAM‑ed and trainee wellbeing initiatives.

Special Education Focus Areas

• Simulation (human factors, non‑technical skills)
• Postgraduate Medical Education
• Undergraduate Medical Education
• Ultrasound training and curriculum development
• Leadership, research, digital health transformation, global health, and other emerging areas

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC and a current licence to practise.
• MCEM or equivalent intermediate FRCEM qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience equivalent to ST4 (or higher), with a minimum of 60 months of post‑registration experience.
• Demonstrated competence in emergency medicine and relevant specialties (ACCS, trauma, surgery, paediatrics).
• Demonstrated teaching and educational skill set, including curriculum development, assessment and simulation.
• Evidence of research or audit involvement, preferably with publications or presentations.
• Desirable: higher degree (MD/PhD) or pursuing FRCEM.

Required Skills & Behaviours

• Clinical knowledge, judgement and prioritisation applying to complex emergency cases.
• Adherence to patient safety, dignity and confidentiality principles.
• Advanced trauma life support or equivalent training.
• Effective communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead educational activities, mentor junior staff and contribute to clinical governance.

Person Specification

• Essential: 60 months experience post‑GMC registration; foundation skills; patient‑centred care; professional integrity.
• Additional Criteria – Essential: Research understanding, audit experience, evidence‑based practice, teaching and feedback experience.
• Qualifications – Essential: MBBS (or equivalent) and success in CT3/ST3 or equivalent.
• Desirable: Higher academic degree; working towards FRCEM.
• Eligibility: Full registration, licence to practise, eligibility to work in the UK.

Notice

Appointments are fixed‑term (up to 12 months) and are subject to the Trust’s recruitment and workforce redeployment policies. Applicants should contact the named contact for any questions during the recruitment process.