Job summary
We are seeking to recruit to 2 Senior Clinical Fellow posts. The appointments are to commence from August 2026 for a fixed term period of 1 year. This fellowship is a 50/50 split between Emergency Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Service, with each post completing 6 months in each area on a rotational alternating basis. Primary FRCA or equivalent qualification (such as MRCEM) is required. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to a Registrar (ST4+) level.
Main duties of the job
Air Ambulance Service (HEMS)
You will normally be based at LNAA HQ, Lincoln. You will provide clinical operational shifts (currently Day:0700-1900 (aircraft), Day: 0700-1900 (critical care car), Night:1900-0700 but subject to change). You will also contribute to our service development and will engage in clinical governance activity under the direction of the Clinical Leadership Team.
You will undergo an intensive period of induction, training and supervised shifts comprising a sign off process which is expected to take place over a 6-8 week period. This is regardless of prior experience or seniority.
Emergency Department, NGH
Duties include the reception and initial treatment of a whole variety of emergency conditions including general medicine, trauma, orthopaedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, ENT. The applicant will also be expected to run areas of the emergency department, and provide advice to junior medical staff with supervision from the Consultants.
About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCA/MRCEM or equivalent
- Evidence of life support courses e.g. ATLS, ALS, APLS/EPLS
Desirable
- Relevant PHEM related post-graduate qualifications : DipIMC / FIMC or DiMM
- Other courses relevant to Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) (eg) ATACC / PHTLS
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 5 years clinical experience post qualification including 6 months Emergency Medicine as a middle grade Specialty Registrar in the UK, or completion of ACCS:EM CT1-3
Desirable
- Current experience in Anaesthesia / Critical care medicine
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
- Evidence of relevant academic publications.
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal Atrributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit/quality improvement projects, including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCA/MRCEM or equivalent
- Evidence of life support courses e.g. ATLS, ALS, APLS/EPLS
Desirable
- Relevant PHEM related post-graduate qualifications : DipIMC / FIMC or DiMM
- Other courses relevant to Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) (eg) ATACC / PHTLS
Clinical experience
Essential
- At least 5 years clinical experience post qualification including 6 months Emergency Medicine as a middle grade Specialty Registrar in the UK, or completion of ACCS:EM CT1-3
Desirable
- Current experience in Anaesthesia / Critical care medicine
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
- Evidence of relevant academic publications.
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal Atrributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit/quality improvement projects, including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management.
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.
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.
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).
