Junior Clinical Fellow In Emergency Medicine


Location
Salary
£54499.00
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Junior
Deadline
23 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-Term
Posted Date
09 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

55 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • HEALTH

    Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

  • PROBITY

    Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

  • PROBITY

    Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

  • ELIGIBILITY

    Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date

  • ELIGIBILITY

    Eligibility to work in the UK.

  • ELIGIBILITY

    Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice

  • CLINICAL SKILLS

    Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems

  • CLINICAL SKILLS

    Ability to prioritise clinical need

  • CLINICAL SKILLS

    Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk

  • CLINICAL SKILLS

    Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

    All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

    That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English;

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

    or

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

    academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

    If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Demonstrates respect for all

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Capacity to work effectively with others

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty

  • PERSONAL SKILLS

    Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)

  • CAREER PROGRESSION

    Ability to provide complete details of employment history

  • CAREER PROGRESSION

    Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

  • CAREER PROGRESSION

    Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    make the care or your patient your first concern

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    provide a good standard of practice and care

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    protect and promote the health of patients and of the public

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    work in partnership with patients

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    be honest and open and act with integrity

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues

  • CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession.

  • FITNESS TO PRACTISE

    Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

  • COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY - LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)

  • COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY - LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty

  • COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY - LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Commitment to personal and professional development

  • COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY - LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)

  • COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY - LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Evidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

10 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Relevant higher degree

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Higher academic qualification (eg. MD and / or PhD)

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Working towards FRCEM primary

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement; demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching

  • ACADEMIC SKILLS

    Evidence of feedback for teaching

  • CLINICAL SKILLS

    Either ALS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS

  • CAREER PROGRESSION

    4 months experience in emergency medicine specialities by the time of intended start date

  • COMMITMENT TO SPECIALTY - LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty

Job summary

Junior Clinical Fellow in the department of Emergency Medicine We are inviting applications to fill our Junior Clinical Fellow (Pre Hospital) vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Emergency Medicine Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be working at 80/20 clinical to non-clinical split of total contracted time. There will be funding available for attending relevant external courses or Post graduation Certification. The posts are offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months in the first instance. The post holder must be registered with GMC and hold a license to practice. The post holder will be responsible for delivering care to patients within the Emergency Departments at the Leeds General Infirmary and St James University Hospital. The posts are adaptable to suit the level of experience of the candidate - Candidates must have a minimum of 4 months Emergency Medicine or Acute Medicine Experience. The post will help the doctor develop skills in areas of education/ Simulation/ AI/Ultrasound. There will be an expectation the post holder will support other educational and QI activity in the department.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

  • Date posted: 09 September 2026
  • Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
  • Salary: £54,499 a year
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 002032
  • Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Dr Manou Position Consultant in Emergency Medicine Lead Clinician Email sundararaj.manou@nhs.net Phone number Shortlisting Date: 24/09/26 Interview Date: 16/10/26

Why you should join our Team

With the support of a very supportive team, you would commit yourself to a clinical role in our busy, rewarding and innovative department, 20% of this post is dedicated to non-clinical activities.

The Leeds Emergency Medicine Departments offer 12-month Clinical Fellowships designed to provide individually tailored experience and training for those who want to develop a special interest in specific areas of Emergency Medicine

Fellowship posts are available from December 2026 onwards. We have been running a very successful programme with non- clinical roles already in ultrasound, research and quality improvement, ambulatory care medicine, post-graduate and undergraduate education, simulation and emergency care with elderly medicine.

We have over 50 consultants in the Emergency Department with a wide range of clinical, educational, and managerial interests. These include

Dr Anin Dasgupta (Clinical Director UC)

Dr Clare Thompson (Clinical Lead Paediatric Emergency Department)

Dr Sundararaj Manou (Clinical Lead and Recruitment Lead)

Dr Catherine Holmes (Specialty Tutor)

Dr Andrew Davies (Emergency Medicine Head of School Yorkshire)

Dr Sarah Higgins (TPD ST3 Emergency Medicine)

Dr D Hammond- Jones (TPD HST Emergency Medicine)

Dr Mohit Arora (TPD for Ultrasound)

Dr Peter Cutting (Risk and Learning Lead)

Dr Tajek Hassan (Past RCEM President)

Dr Jonathan Jones (West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network Lead)

Dr Najeeb Rahaman (Global EM interest)

What you will bring to the role

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date

Eligibility to work in the UK.

Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date

Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:

That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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