Job summary
We are looking for both Junior and Senior Clinical Fellows to come and join our enthusiastic Emergency Medicine team at Homerton University Hospital.
You can join us in an 80% clinical/20% ultrasound split role as a junior clinical fellow (ST1-3 equivalent), or 60% clinical/40% ultrasound for senior clinical fellows (ST4+).
Main duties of the job
Join our successful programme and gain skills in CORE Emergency Ultrasound and beyond. We are currently running both junior and senior ultrasound clinical fellow posts in the ED - come and join our thriving team. You also have the possibility of studying for a PGCert in Ultrasound alongside your post, with a recognised supervisor with post graduate qualification in ultrasound based in the ED to supervise you.
This post is suitable for a year out of training, or potentially as an OOPT (pending approval). We are advertising for an August 2024 start, to give plenty of notice for those considering time out of programme or wanting to plan ahead. It is well suited to those looking for a year after foundation training to gain experience in EM and ultrasound skills, or to those working towards CESR route entry to the specialist register, and area in which we have a great track record of success. This can involve support with FRCEM final exam progress, QIP, ultrasound sign off and secondment or rotation to gain experience in the acute care common stem specialties. If you are interested then get in touch and discuss what you need and do apply to this post.
About us
Homerton University Hospital Emergency Department is an inner city unit that saw over 129,000 patients in 2019/20. We were proud to be given a rating of 'outstanding' for the Emergency Department from the CQC, including the following comments "The staff we spoke with were proud to work for the A&E department and felt there was a 'can do' attitude within the team. There were processes in place to monitor the quality of the service and respond to areas highlighted as requiring improvement. We saw that learning was shared among the staff team regarding Never Events, incidents and complaints within the department and across the hospital. Staff were encouraged and enabled to attend training courses and further their skills and knowledge to improve the service provided to patients." The department is a trauma unit and was the designated hospital for receiving athletes from the 2012 Olympic Games.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join either the senior (ST4+ equivalent) or junior (CT1-3) rota, dependent on previous experience. Clinical work in the ED will include provision of shop floor cover, review clinics, as well as clinical support and leadership for the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and trainee medical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join either the senior (ST4+ equivalent) or junior (CT1-3) rota, dependent on previous experience. Clinical work in the ED will include provision of shop floor cover, review clinics, as well as clinical support and leadership for the Emergency Nurse Practitioners and trainee medical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent (3)
- Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Medicine at ST1 level or above
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Familiarity with current IT software packages
- ALS provider or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in teaching
- To be able to demonstrate a good general clinical knowledge
- Demonstrate an interest in the specialty
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- MRCEM, FRCEM Primary or equivalent
- Advanced life support course instructor (ALS/ATLS/APLS)
- Completion of core competencies in ACCS training or equivalent.
- Completion of Level 1 Ultrasound course
- APLS & ATLS provider
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent (3)
- Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Medicine at ST1 level or above
- Evidence of leadership ability
- Familiarity with current IT software packages
- ALS provider or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in teaching
- To be able to demonstrate a good general clinical knowledge
- Demonstrate an interest in the specialty
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- MRCEM, FRCEM Primary or equivalent
- Advanced life support course instructor (ALS/ATLS/APLS)
- Completion of core competencies in ACCS training or equivalent.
- Completion of Level 1 Ultrasound course
- APLS & ATLS provider
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).
