Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a 12-month fixed term post in Emergency Medicine. The successful candidates will join The Royal London's team of Emergency Medicine senior clinical fellows.
The post is for candidates with at least 2 year post graduate experience in emergency medicine looking for further experience in a well-supported teaching hospital and major trauma center environment.
Planned start date is February 2026 or as soon as possible after.
The successful candidate will join a friendly, highly motivated, consultant led team delivering high quality emergency care to East London.
The department receives a full range of emergencies from the local area in addition to major trauma from North East London and Essex with a total of 180,000 patients seen each year.
The post includes registrar (ST3+) level duties in the emergency department working on a full shift rota. Clinical duties are supported by 24/7 consultant presence, senior training registrars and a team of junior doctors and practitioners.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Tom Palmer, Consultant in Emergency Medicine: thomasdaniel.palmer@nhs.net
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
1Treat patients and colleagues with compassion and respect at all times
Deliver safe, and effective clinical care seeing patients within a personal case load seeking support, instruction, and advice from senior clinical team members where required.
Support delivery of the emergency department's key performance standards through motivated adherence to key standards and by seeking support and advice from within the wider emergency care team when required.
Write clear, concise and contemporaneous patient focused medical records
Practice with honesty and integrity and in full compliance with the GMC standards for good clinical practice
Actively participate in and support the department's clinical research activity
Actively participate in the department's education and training program both in receiving and delivering education and training.
Actively participate in the departmental, hospital and trust wide clinical governance and patient safety activities.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the Clinical Quality and Audit lead to ensure that quality in key areas (eg chest pain, sepsis and pain control) is quantified and acted upon
Use these data to effect change through quality improvement projects (which may include dissemination, education and clinical guideline introduction)
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder/s.
The post holder/s might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with the Clinical Quality and Audit lead to ensure that quality in key areas (eg chest pain, sepsis and pain control) is quantified and acted upon
Use these data to effect change through quality improvement projects (which may include dissemination, education and clinical guideline introduction)
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder/s.
The post holder/s might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospitals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent degree
- Full MRCEM or equivalent
- Life support courses such as ALS, ATLS/ETC, APLS etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and/or allied specialities, of which at least some must be in the NHS.
- 3 months of experience in Anaesthetics and/or ITU services
Knowledge
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently when required
- Work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Able to produce clear and concise computer written clinical notes including structured clinical coding, and communicate effectively through written documents
- Ability to proirtise own work and that of others without senior support
- Experience in delivering medical education to colleagues and/or students
Desirable
- Experience in use of point-of-care ultrasound
- Experience of having led and delivered a QI project
Other
Essential
- The post holder be required to work a clinical shift rota designed to meet emergency care demand. This will include day, evening, night and weekend shifts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent degree
- Full MRCEM or equivalent
- Life support courses such as ALS, ATLS/ETC, APLS etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and/or allied specialities, of which at least some must be in the NHS.
- 3 months of experience in Anaesthetics and/or ITU services
Knowledge
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently when required
- Work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Able to produce clear and concise computer written clinical notes including structured clinical coding, and communicate effectively through written documents
- Ability to proirtise own work and that of others without senior support
- Experience in delivering medical education to colleagues and/or students
Desirable
- Experience in use of point-of-care ultrasound
- Experience of having led and delivered a QI project
Other
Essential
- The post holder be required to work a clinical shift rota designed to meet emergency care demand. This will include day, evening, night and weekend shifts
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).
