Senior Clinical Fellow - Emergency Department

Job overview

This exciting job opportunity is designed for someone who has significant experience in Emergency Medicine  and wants to further develop their experience in a busy  emergency department, with a patient population with high acuity presentations. The job will involve managing acutely unwell  medical and trauma presentations, minor injuries, the supervision of more junior members of the team, including ED doctors, Paediatric doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. There is a great opportunity to help develop the ongoing  teaching programme within the ED, as well as involvement in quality improvement projects and safeguarding training.

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Fellow -  Emergency Medicine

This post is intended to offer Emergency Department experience and an opportunity for the post holder to improve their skills in dealing with acutely unwell patients and patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.

General Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
• Supervision of more junior members of the team working in the  emergency department
• Partake and contribute to the Paediatric teaching programme
• Participate in monthly clinical governance meetings
• Participate in the departmental audit programme and quality improvement projects
• Help supervise and teach medical and physician associate students
• Attend morning handover at 8am if starting at 8am
• Attend and run board rounds at 12pm and 4pm when on shift
• Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team

Please see the job descriptions for details.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see above information and attached job description and person specification document for further details.