# Senior Clinical Fellow - Acute Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-acute-medicine/10b52aef-6328-4da9-a065-c1ce06e6c47e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-acute-medicine/10b52aef-6328-4da9-a065-c1ce06e6c47e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Acute Medicine - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** pa plus LW allowance - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (FTC) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T09:33:29.829Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Isleworth/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute_Medicine/Acute_Medicine-v8040516 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8040516?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Senior Clinical Fellow post in Acute Medicine has been created to support the department in the delivery of both the inpatient and ambulatory patient care pathways.  The rolling rota incorporates Acute Medical Unit (AMU),  Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) and shared shifts on the General Internal Medical Rota (GIM). We are excited to welcome applications for two new positions in the Acute Medicine team. The Acute Medicine team at West Middlesex University Hospital is a high performing, vibrant and thriving training environment - with excellent levels of senior presence and support and a large dedicated multi-professional team. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be committed to delivering clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with the clinical teams and commissioners. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts and depending our service needs, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. ### Main duties of the job The Senior Clinical Fellow will be an integral member of the acute medical team, supporting senior decision making across the clinical areas, ensuring early, effective decision making and care implementation. Providing effective clinical leadership to junior members of the medical team and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients are consistently managed along the emergency care pathway to maintain the highest standards of care. This post will provide broad experience in acute medical care in both an inpatient and ambulatory setting. The role offers both educational and training opportunities and identical rotas to members of the team in the Royal College of Physicians’ approved training posts. This includes the same study leave and budget allowances. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder’s specific responsibilities would be: - To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to support and help to provide a comprehensive Acute Medicine Service within the Trust - Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. - Assisting with teaching, training and assessment of junior staff and medical students, nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team - To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. - To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME). - Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department. Please refer to our detailed job description for more information ## Job Details The Senior Clinical Fellow post in Acute Medicine has been created to support the department in the delivery of both the inpatient and ambulatory patient care pathways. The rolling rota incorporates Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) and shared shifts on the General Internal Medical Rota (GIM). We are excited to welcome applications for two new positions in the Acute Medicine team. The Acute Medicine team at West Middlesex University Hospital is a high performing, vibrant and thriving training environment - with excellent levels of senior presence and support and a large dedicated multi-professional team. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be committed to delivering clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with the clinical teams and commissioners. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts and depending our service needs, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. ## Job Description The Senior Clinical Fellow will be an integral member of the acute medical team, supporting senior decision making across the clinical areas, ensuring early, effective decision making and care implementation. Providing effective clinical leadership to junior members of the medical team and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients are consistently managed along the emergency care pathway to maintain the highest standards of care. This post will provide broad experience in acute medical care in both an inpatient and ambulatory setting. The role offers both educational and training opportunities and identical rotas to members of the team in the Royal College of Physicians’ approved training posts. This includes the same study leave and budget allowances. ## Responsibilities The post holder’s specific responsibilities would be: To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to support and help to provide a comprehensive Acute Medicine Service within the Trust Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. Assisting with teaching, training and assessment of junior staff and medical students, nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME). Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department. Please refer to our detailed job description for more information ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Managing acute medical take and acute medical emergencies - Demonstrate qualities in clinical procedures including ascitic drain insertion and lumbar puncture - Experience in Teaching - Participation in quality improvement projects and understanding of their importance within medical practice **Desirable** - Peer review medical publications - Supervision of junior doctors - Understanding of management and structure within the NHS ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of Clinical Audit and its Role in Improving Medical Practice - A Comprehensive Understanding of Clinical Governance - Commitment to Multidisciplinary Team Working & Medical Education - Knowledge of Risk Management - Understand our Trust Values - Good Organisational and Leadership Qualities ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration - MBBS or Equivalent - ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ILS **Desirable** - Post Graduate/Research Qualification - Full MRCP ## Documents - [job features (pdf, 654.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10329017) - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [jd - senior clinical fellow (pdf, 850.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10329019) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) ## 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.