# Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) in Emergency Department - F2 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-clinical-fellow-jcf-in-emergency-department-f2/45b07dc4-65bb-46f5-8773-1d7cd8b87300 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-clinical-fellow-jcf-in-emergency-department-f2/45b07dc4-65bb-46f5-8773-1d7cd8b87300.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Macclesfield - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Emergency Medicine - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £44,439 per annum (plus enhancements) - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term from February 2026 to February 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2025-11-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-10-30T16:32:43.403Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Emergency_Medicine/Emergency_Medicine-v7540363 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7540363?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic Resident Doctors to apply for Junior Clinical Fellow posts, F2 Equivalent Level, to work within the Emergency Department to contribute to the delivery of high quality care for patients both during the day and out of hours. The successful candidate must possess a basic medical degree e.g. MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration with a licence to practise and have completed a minimum of Foundation Year 2 training or equivalent. A minimum of 12 months experience working at junior level (or higher) within the NHS is desirable and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate appropriate competencies at minimum FY2 level. In order to ensure your transition and ongoing support in your role at East Cheshire Trust a package of support will be provided for you which will include, a paid 1 week structured induction within the department you will work. A designated educational and clinical supervisor for the duration of your placement at the trust and the use of a personalised 'Horus' portfolio in which to document your clinical/extracurricular activities. Additionally, a £500 study leave budget, pro rata if working less than full time, will be available to you to support course attendance. Fixed term post February 2026 - February 2027 Hours per week: 40 Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will participate in a 1:8 full shift rota which operates with a first and second on call (on a 1:8 basis), covering day time activities in General Theatres & resident overnight on call. Duties will include senior-supervised theatre sessions, providing anaesthetic support to the ED, attendance on acute pain ward rounds, and the care of critically ill patients throughout the hospital. Although this post is not recognised for training and cannot be signed off for achievement of core training competencies, you will be encouraged to attend departmental teaching for professional development and you will be well supported by senior colleagues. The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Junior Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic Resident Doctors to apply for Junior Clinical Fellow posts, F2 Equivalent Level, to work within the Emergency Department to contribute to the delivery of high quality care for patients both during the day and out of hours. The successful candidate must possess a basic medical degree e.g. MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration with a licence to practise and have completed a minimum of Foundation Year 2 training or equivalent. A minimum of 12 months experience working at junior level (or higher) within the NHS is desirable and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate appropriate competencies at minimum FY2 level. In order to ensure your transition and ongoing support in your role at East Cheshire Trust a package of support will be provided for you which will include, a paid 1 week structured induction within the department you will work. A designated educational and clinical supervisor for the duration of your placement at the trust and the use of a personalised 'Horus' portfolio in which to document your clinical/extracurricular activities. Additionally, a £500 study leave budget, pro rata if working less than full time, will be available to you to support course attendance. Fixed term post February 2026 - February 2027 Hours per week: 40 Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents. ## Job Description The successful candidate will participate in a 1:8 full shift rota which operates with a first and second on call (on a 1:8 basis), covering day time activities in General Theatres & resident overnight on call. Duties will include senior-supervised theatre sessions, providing anaesthetic support to the ED, attendance on acute pain ward rounds, and the care of critically ill patients throughout the hospital. Although this post is not recognised for training and cannot be signed off for achievement of core training competencies, you will be encouraged to attend departmental teaching for professional development and you will be well supported by senior colleagues. The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Junior Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need. ## Responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - ALS (Advanced Life Support) - Good background in training at Foundation /House Officer level ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Experience of working at night, and out of hours. - Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. - Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. - Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job as per Foundation competencies - Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. - Minimum of working for 1 year in the NHS/UK. ### Other Role Requirements **Essential** - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details ## Documents - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 878.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9833965) - [east cheshire nhs trust applicant pack (pdf, 876.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9833964) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9790184) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.