Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine to manage adult and paediatric emergencies. The role involves supervising junior doctors, coordinating patient care, and engaging in teaching with the University of Buckingham. Applicants should be qualified GPs with experience or interest in emergency medicine. This position offers fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified GPs with an interest in Emergency Medicine.
• Experience in adult and paediatric emergency medicine management and teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Initial diagnosis and clinical management of patients in A&E.
• Follow-up and liaise with community healthcare for continuity of care.
• Participate in teaching activities for students at the University of Buckingham.
• Supervise junior doctors and provide clinical advice.
• Involvement in simulation teaching and multidisciplinary activities.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Patient management

Teaching experience

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in ED

Department: Emergency Department

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract: Fixed term contract from 02.03.2026 - 28.02.2027

Applications are invited to apply for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Senior Clinical Fellow in conjunction with the ED consultants and nurses would be expected to manage the wide variety of acute adult and paediatric emergencies presenting to the department. They would be expected to provide support to junior colleagues.

We would welcome any qualified GPs with an interest in Emergency Medicine to apply.

About the Hospital

The only Emergency Department in the Milton Keynes District currently serves a population of over 200,000. This busy teaching hospital is affiliated to the University of Oxford, Health Education Thames Valley (HETV) and the University of Buckingham Medical School. There are ample opportunities for career development, teaching experience and research.

We can offer successful candidates a variety of training opportunities: monthly Middle Grade Doctor teaching, simulation training, airway and internal life support courses, and opportunities to get involved with management and research.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital with a “Good” rating from the CQC.

As a medium sized general hospital we provide a full range of services including emergency, maternity, paediatrics, neonatology, specialist surgical care and diagnostics. Recent developments include a new Radiotherapy Centre (opened January 2025), Community Diagnostic Centre, Oak Wards medical wards, and a Women and Children’s Centre (open by 2030).

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Senior Clinical Fellow doctor are those of a doctor functioning at the middle grade level within the department. Primary duties include:

• Initial diagnosis, resuscitation and overall clinical management of all patients arriving to the A&E Department
• Appropriate follow‑up, referral for admission, transfer or discharge to GP’s care, and liaison with community colleagues (GPs, health visitors, district nurses) for continuity of care
• Participation in teaching under and postgraduate students associated with the University of Buckingham and support colleagues in teaching activities
• Supervise junior doctors in the department while working on the “shop floor”, advising and reviewing patients as necessary
• Involvement in simulation teaching, including bimonthly teaching for SHO’s and Middle grades and multidisciplinary teaching with other specialties

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified GPs with an interest in Emergency Medicine.

Experience in adult and paediatric emergency medicine management and teaching is desirable.

Interview & Closing

Interview Date: 09.01.2026

Advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025