SCF - Emergency Medicine (Education, Finance & Medical Humanities)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Clinical Fellow Posts (ST4+) in Emergency Medicine with Fellowships in Education and Simulation, Management and Finance, or Medical Humanities & Ethics.

Commencing June-August 2026 for 12 months (alternative start days may be considered). Please specify in your application which one fellowship you are applying for.

The Emergency Department at Chelsea andWestminster Hospital is an exciting and expanding department in one of the busiest and highest-performing non-elective trusts in the country.We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking team players to help build on the current excellent reputation and trust ethos.

We have several posts for experienced Emergency Medicine doctors (ST4+ equivalent) who wish to pursue a fellowship in an interest of their choosing. Fellowship postholders are awarded a percentage of non-clinical fellowship time whilst the remaining time is spent providing Emergency Medicine care on the full rota (which is self-rostered) with the higher trainees and other senior clinical fellows.

Please indicate in the supporting information of the application form which one of the fellowship posts you would like to apply for. Alternatively standalone SCF ED posts are available without the fellowship option.

Education and Simulation Fellowship

This is an excellent opportunity to gain training in simulation and obtain a post-graduate qualification in medical education. The fellowship time will be spent organising education for nurses, doctors and medical students. You will have the opportunity to arrange external courses and lead / supervise on academic projects related to EM. You will be expected to become a simulation instructor and contribute to the FY1 / FY2 teaching programme, as well as delivering in situ sim sessions in the Emergency Department.

In addition we will fund a postgraduate qualification in medical or clinical education. The 1 year post includes funding for the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education. We are also offering a 3 year post which includes funding for the certificate in the first year, the diploma in the second year and the project/report in the third year leading to the Postgraduate MSc.

Previous post holders have been awarded up a 30:70 split of fellowship education: clinical time.

For further details please contact Dr Patrick Roberts p.roberts10@nhs.net

Management and Finance Fellowship

This is an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the administration and functionality of the NHS for a candidate who may in the future be looking to take on a senior roles in NHS infrastructure. The Management and Finance fellow will be offered an opportunity to complete the HFMA Advance Diploma (includes 3 modules) in healthcare business and finance and given funding towards these. They can subsequently also complete a full MBA over the next two years if they wish to.

The previous fellows were involved in departmental projects around costing in the urgent treatment centre, writing business cases. They also supported the clinical lead to implement new clinical standards in ED and prepared standard operating procedures for various indicators. Additionally they were provided opportunities to get involved in departmental, divisional and regional strategic meetings.

Previous postholders have been awarded a job split of up to 70:30 Emergency Medicine : Healthcare Management. The split will be agreed with the educational supervisor depending on projects or postgraduate courses that the postholder wishes to undertake, and regularly reviewed against progress demonstrated towards their PDP.

For further details please contact Dr Shashank Patil shashank.patil@nhs.net

Medical Humanities & Ethics Fellowship

We have an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Medicine doctor who is keen to gain experience in Medical Humanities and Ethics. The post holder will be supported in their professional and reflective development by engaging with medical ethics and the humanities, improving patient care, moral reasoning, and awareness of epistemic and social issues in emergency medicine all while maintaining clinical duties. This job is suitable for senior middle grade doctors and trainees who are motivated to broaden their experience and develop sub-speciality interest.

These jobs are for Senior Clinical fellows who will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Emergency Department and are expected to provide clinical cover for the department. During this year you will dedicate a proportion of your time (typically one day per week, or 20% FTE) to developing work in the medical humanities. This may include research and scholarship, teaching and education, creative and reflective practice.

You will be expected to concentrate this time on one main medical humanities project while also helping run the emergency department creative writing group, with evaluation of impact on staff wellbeing and communication. Examples of projects include: historical study of representations of emergency medicine or trauma in art, film, or literature; visual culture and emergency care, such as developing an exhibition of artwork by staff or patients reflecting experiences of urgency, waiting, or care; ethical aspects of informed consent in emergency situations; bias and accountability in AI-assisted triage systems.

You will attend at least one related structured course, costing not more than £800 in total, such as the Medical Ethics Short Course at Imperial College (on line or in person) and present a reflective project at departmental teaching (e.g., Ethical Challenges in A&E Practice or Narrative and Patient Perception in Emergency Medicine).

This post will incorporate a job split of up to 80:20 Emergency Medicine : Medical Humanities and Ethics The split will be agreed with the educational supervisor depending on projects or postgraduate courses that the postholder wishes to undertake, and regularly reviewed against progress demonstrated towards their PDP.

For further details please contact Dr Rosalind OShaughnessy Rosalind.Oshaughnessy@nhs.net

Interview for all posts to be held: TBC

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Provider status in at least one of ALS/ATLS/PALS

Desirable

• MRCEM / FRCEM primary and intermediate
• Instructor in at least one of ALS/ATLS/APLS/PALS

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering and organising teaching

Desirable

• Formal teaching courses / qualifications

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable A&E and previous NHS experience
• Understanding of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Previous work at Middle Grade level in ED
• Peer review medical publications
• Demonstrable interest in management or finance

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

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