Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-2) in Emergency Medicine Urgent Care Centre

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-2) in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Centre a at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence as soon as possible. There are four posts available.

These are permanent posts.

Are you looking to develop your Emergency Medicine experience in one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres?

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting four Urgent Care Centre Clinical Fellows to join our Emergency Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital. These posts offer a unique opportunity to work across our Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and developing Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC) service, gaining broad experience in the assessment and management of minor injuries, minor illnesses and ambulatory emergency care presentations.

As the EEMAC service continues to evolve, successful applicants will have a genuine opportunity to help shape clinical pathways and contribute to the development of an innovative model of emergency care.

Interviews for these posts will be held in person on Tuesday 03 November 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work across both the Urgent Care Centre and EEMAC service, assessing and managing patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency care presentations under the supervision of Emergency Medicine consultants and other senior clinical decision-makers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessment and management of minor injuries and selected minor illnesses.
• Delivery of ambulatory emergency care within established EEMAC pathways.
• Recognition and escalation of patients requiring specialist or inpatient care.
• Participation in service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within a busy Emergency Department.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Addenbrooke's Hospital is the Major Trauma Centre for the East of England and forms part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK's leading teaching and research hospitals. The Emergency Department sees a diverse case mix and offers excellent opportunities for clinical development, education, quality improvement and research.

The department provides:

• Monthly protected teaching mapped to the RCEM curriculum.
• Daily consultant-led learning opportunities and simulation training.
• Opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects.
• A friendly, supportive consultant body committed to education and professional development.

Essential requirements include:

• MBBS, MB BChir or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise at time of application.
• Completion of Foundation equivalent competencies.
• Minimum 12 months NHS experience at Foundation level or above.
• Experience assessing undifferentiated adult emergency presentations.
• Experience managing minor injuries and/or minor illness in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre or similar setting.
• Valid ALS certification (or equivalent) at the time of appointment.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details of the main responsibilities and duties of this post.

Applicant requirements

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.