Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine to supervise junior doctors and provide clinical care in a busy environment. The role involves responsibilities such as running the Emergency Department during out-of-hours shifts and developing teaching skills. Candidates must hold a postgraduate qualification and have current ATLS and ALS certificates. The hospital offers a collaborative environment with a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate qualification or expected to obtain during the appointment.
• Current certificates in ATLS and ALS are necessary.
• GMC registration and/or approval for an out‑of‑programme post required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FY2 doctors under the supervision of Consultants.
• Provide hands-on clinical care alongside middle grade doctors.
• Run the Emergency Department during out-of-hours shifts.
• Take on middle grade roles like Lead Middle Grade and Resus Lead.
• Develop simulation, teaching and medical educational skills.

Skills

Supervision of FY2 doctors

Clinical care in Emergency Medicine

Teaching and simulation skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., FRCP)

Current ATLS and ALS certificates

GMC registration

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

There is an excellent opportunity for an Emergency Medicine doctor to advance their career as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+) with the acquisition of a postgraduate qualification.

Location

Post‑holders will be based at the West Middlesex University Emergency Department, with additional clinical activity at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and associated clinics across London and the South‑East.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FY2 doctors under the supervision of Consultants.
• Provide hands‑on clinical care alongside middle grade doctors.
• Run the Emergency Department during out‑of‑hours shifts.
• Take on middle grade roles such as Lead Middle Grade, Resus Lead and Rapid Assessment Team.
• Develop simulation, teaching and medical educational skills (approximately 0.6 WTE).
• Work within the new 24‑hour shift pattern, 1:3 weekends, compliant with the New Deal.

Qualifications

• Post‑graduate qualification (e.g., FRCP or equivalent) or expected to obtain during the appointment.
• Current certificates in ATLS and ALS (must be held or obtained during the role).
• GMC registration and/or approval for an out‑of‑programme post (refer to GMC website for details).

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

The rota provides full 24‑hour coverage of the Emergency Department, with a 1:3 weekend rotation. The post is 0.6 WTE and may be subject to changes to reflect new working practice regulations.

Application Process

Due to the high volume of applications, adverts may close earlier than the advertised date. This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026. Applicants will be informed within five weeks of the closing date if they have not been shortlisted.