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Job overview
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) in Emergency Medicine with a special interest in the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) pathway, based at University Hospital Lewisham.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated Emergency Medicine clinicians seeking a structured, well-supported route to CESR and consultant-level practice within a busy, forward-thinking Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective emergency care while developing your portfolio towards CESR. The post combines substantial shop-floor clinical work with protected time for special interests, teaching, audit, and professional development.
You will work predominantly in the adult Emergency Department, with opportunities for secondment in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, Paediatrics, and Acute Medicine during the latter part of the programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you are an experienced Emergency Medicine doctor seeking a supportive CESR pathway in a dynamic department, we would love to hear from you.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least three years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term appointment in a relevant specialty
- Shall have at least 18 months, full time (or its equivalent) experience of working in a Consultant led ED or have demonstrable, equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Demonstrates developing an area of interest in Emergency Medicine
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with UK General Medical Council
- Should hold MRCEM primary, intermediate and OSCE qualification
- Current provider status in at least one of the following advanced life support courses ATLS or ALS or other recognised equivalent course
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in A&E with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in University Hospital Lewisham, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (2x 12 months 1x 6 month). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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