Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine (SHO)

Job overview

Do you have a passion for Emergency Medicine (EM)? Then you will appreciate the reasons why EM is an attractive career choice for so many, and why it provides such a variety of opportunities for career development? At Imperial EM we are committed to producing a medical workforce that is motivated, happy, healthy and diverse.

This post is suited to a number of potential applicants. Primarily a doctor who is interested in a career in Emergency Medicine or one of the other acute specialties, but also:

Someone looking to fill a career break whilst deciding on options: ‘FY3’ year or between Core and Higher training

• A doctor who is building their own ‘portfolio’ career, taking in a range of different specialties A doctor who has a special interest in e.g., education, ultrasound, simulation, quality improvement etc., and would benefit from training and qualification in that area

Two exciting opportunities:One for 12 months and another for 4 months

Kindly note:We might close the job early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

Provide full shift cover for the Emergency Department, 7 days per week, supported and supervised by ED registrars who also work a full shift 24 hour pattern 7 days per week. They will be supervised by EM Consultants for 12-14 hours a day on weekdays and 6 -12 hours a day on weekends.

The post holder will join the junior doctor rota and be responsible for seeing and assessing your own patients under the direct supervision of the ED consultants and registrars.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder plays a key role in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered acute care. The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing initial assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies. The department includes a resuscitation area, majors and minors zones, ambulatory care, and a Clinical Decision Unit. SHOs are expected to manage patients under senior supervision and participate actively in departmental teaching, handovers, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Duties:

• Assess and manage patients in all areas of the ED, including majors, minors, and resus.
• Perform practical procedures such as cannulation, suturing, and ECG interpretation.
• Work closely with consultants, registrars, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in regular clinical teaching, simulation sessions, and audit activities.
• Contribute to safe handover of care and accurate documentation.

Additional Information:  Charing Cross ED operates 24/7 and is supported by onsite specialties including acute medicine, general surgery, and neurology. The hospital is also a hub for stroke and neurosciences within the Trust. The role provides excellent exposure to a wide case mix and is ideal for trainees preparing for core or specialty training in emergency medicine or internal medicine.