Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency medicine 80:20 PHEM

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine. This role involves working in Emergency Departments and contributing to training within the ambulance service. Ideal for those pursuing sub-speciality training in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine. Candidates will gain valuable experience and contribute to patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee.
• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. ATLS/APLS).

Responsibilities

• Assess, resuscitate, and stabilize acutely sick patients.
• Participate as a key member of the cardiac arrest team.
• Contribute to training needs analysis and delivery of medical education.

Skills

Clinical Judgement

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered with General Medical Council (UK)

Advanced Life Support provider

Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency medicine 80:20 PHEM

Clinical Fellow ST3+

Main area Emergency Medicine Grade Clinical Fellow ST3+ Contract 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term Contract available) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-M4007-DY

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £61,825 - £70,425 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/05/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We have one 80/20% post based either within the Emergency Departments of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) or North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).

Both posts include duties on the middle grade rota in the Emergency Department at UHB or NBT for 80% of the time including night shifts and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The remaining 20% will be working with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) Learning and Development team. This will include contributing to the Trust Training Needs Analysis and creation of a training plan within JRCALC (Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee) guidance and trust clinical guidelines. Delivery of training to SWASFT Learning & Development Officers (LDO) with support from senior Trust members and quality assurance of SWASFT training delivered by LDO’s at Development Days.

Opportunities will also be given for observer shifts with SWASFT clinical units such as Double Crewed Ambulances, Rapid Response Vehicles and the Hazardous Area Response Team.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post would be ideally suited to candidates considering application for sub-speciality training in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) as it will give them understanding of ambulance service structure and education together with opportunities for observer shifts.

This post would also suit candidates considering a career in with interest in medical education, as it will give experience in developing and delivering medical education to professional practitioners.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc….
• Understands audit and governance processes
• Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Additional & Aptitudes

• Respectful
• Supportive
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gaps
• Advanced Life Support provider
• Previous experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
• Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
• Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Duncan Courtney Job title Consultant in Emergency Medicine Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0117 342 1030 Additional information

Heather Shephard - [e-mail] - 0117 34 21487