Job summary
We are seeking a senior house officer grade doctor to join our team at St Mary's Hospital Emergency Department as a junior clinical fellow. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Central London major trauma centre in a renowned university teaching hospital with an acclaimed research team.
This six-month fixed-term post commencing in August 2025 (flexible starting times available) is allocated 2 hours of protected non-clinical time a week on a fixed-rota working pattern. The post-holder will be allocated an educational supervisor and access to weekly departmental teaching, as well as opportunities to take part in audit, quality improvement projects and research. Opportunities are available to progress and apply for our internal CESR training rotations and support is provided for those wishing to apply for a training post or complete exams.
As we expect a high number of applicants, it is highly likely that we will close the vacancy earlier than stated. We kindly ask that you submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that interviews are scheduled for 7th July 2025.
Main duties of the job
The clinical commitment comprises a full shift pattern, including out-of-hours work.
The postholder should be of senior house officer grade or equivalent and fully registered with the GMC. The post is suitable as a stand-alone experience or in combination with other trust grade JCF posts (e.g. Major Trauma). Candidates holding a national training number looking for an out-of-programme experience (OOPE) are encouraged to apply. For information on seeking prospective GMC approval for training please refer to the GMC website and your local training leads.
In addition to the protected non-clinical time the postholder will work a full shift pattern including early, late and night shifts providing 24-hour cover with a 1 in 3 weekend commitment supported by ED consultants directly (0800-2400) and remotely (0000-0800) and a 24-hour consultant delivered trauma service. The shift pattern is new deal compliant with a 1A banding (subject to change to comply with new working practices).
The postholder will be allocated a consultant clinical and educational supervisor and opportunities to complete work-based assessments, audit, quality improvement projects and partake in research. The department delivers a full teaching programme with weekly trauma governance and monthly ED governance meetings.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Emergency medicine junior clinical fellow post
Central London Major Trauma Centre
University teaching hospital with academic and research opportunities
Full-time and less than full-time considered
Flexible start date
Six month fixed-term with the possibility to combine with other JCF posts (e.g. Major Trauma)
2 hours protected non-clinical time per week
Opportunity for internal CESR rotations in anaesthetics, ICU and acute medicine
Support to complete CESR pathway
Full teaching programme with weekly trauma and monthly ED governance
Educational supervision and support for exams, training applications and career development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Emergency medicine junior clinical fellow post
Central London Major Trauma Centre
University teaching hospital with academic and research opportunities
Full-time and less than full-time considered
Flexible start date
Six month fixed-term with the possibility to combine with other JCF posts (e.g. Major Trauma)
2 hours protected non-clinical time per week
Opportunity for internal CESR rotations in anaesthetics, ICU and acute medicine
Support to complete CESR pathway
Full teaching programme with weekly trauma and monthly ED governance
Educational supervision and support for exams, training applications and career development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Certificate of completion of foundation training or equivalent (CREST)
Desirable
- -MRCEM or FRCEM Primary or equivalent (MRCP/MRCS/FRCA Primary)
Language
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
Non-Clinical Skills
Essential
- -Understand the principles of QI and audit
- -Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
- -Evidence of participation in QI or audit
- -Evidence of participation in research
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to manage a wide range of ED presentations
- ALS provider status or instructor status
Desirable
- -ALS/ATLS/APLS provider or instructor status
Relevant experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience (excluding observership or clinical attachment)
Desirable
- -Previous experience in emergency medicine
- -Certificate of completion of foundation training or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Certificate of completion of foundation training or equivalent (CREST)
Desirable
- -MRCEM or FRCEM Primary or equivalent (MRCP/MRCS/FRCA Primary)
Language
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
Non-Clinical Skills
Essential
- -Understand the principles of QI and audit
- -Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
- -Evidence of participation in QI or audit
- -Evidence of participation in research
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to manage a wide range of ED presentations
- ALS provider status or instructor status
Desirable
- -ALS/ATLS/APLS provider or instructor status
Relevant experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience (excluding observership or clinical attachment)
Desirable
- -Previous experience in emergency medicine
- -Certificate of completion of foundation training or equivalent
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).
