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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 15 March 2026

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Job summary

Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine.

Start date February 2026 for 12 months.

Applicants are required to be GMC registeredmust and have worked in the NHS.

We require enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals to work in the Emergency Department in the stunning county of Cornwall. These exciting 12-month posts offer an 80:20 split of Clinical: Fellow time with an opportunity to increase your experience in Emergency Medicine, as well as allowing personal development. These opportunities are the ideal step up to an Emergency Medicine Specialty Doctor position or a Core or Higher training application.

Your eight hours of non-clinical time each week would enable you to attend our dedicated weekly EM training programme incorporating in-situ simulation training, USS masterclasses and up-to-date guideline presentations in addition to developing your own skills and interests within the field of Emergency Medicine. There is also the exciting opportunity togain ongoing experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK whilst broadening your Global Health interest.

Please see job description for further information regarding this post.

In addition, we are able to offer funding for the completion of ATLS, ALS and APLS during your 12-month post.

Applicants are required to be GMC registered must and have worked in the NHS. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Main duties of the job

Key Accountabilities

  • Assessment and management of admissions to the Emergency Department .
  • Attend ward rounds as timetabled.
  • Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
  • Assist in-patient management.
  • Fulfill the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
  • Participate in Clinical Audit.
  • Participate in departmental Education and Training sessions

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,439 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4439

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Person Specification

Qaulifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  • ALS or equivalent.
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent.

fitness to practice

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies.
  • Has a working knowledge of NHS.
Person Specification

Qaulifications

Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  • ALS or equivalent.
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent.

fitness to practice

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies.
  • Has a working knowledge of NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Department Consultant

Dan Bawden

d.bawden@nhs.net

01872253219

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,439 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4439

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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