Job summary
Are you a motivated doctor seeking experience of inner-city emergency medicine at ST1-2 level who wants to join the 'top trust to work at in England' as rated in the NHS staff survey? If so, we want your contribution to our dedicated, friendly, team.
Our junior clinical fellows come from a broad range of backgrounds but are typically looking to gain further experience in emergency medicine, taking time out between the foundation programme and specialty training.
We support this with a rota that has 20% of time allocated as non-clinical professional development days to work towards your career goals. These days can be used for teaching, audit, research, quality improvement, exam revision, or personal study.
We are offering a fixed term appointment, starting in August 2025, initially for 12 months but with potential to extend.
You must have (essential):o Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise;o At least three months' experience in emergency medicine gained within the NHS; Equivalent overseas experience will be considered if gained within a recognised emergency medicine training programme.o At least two years' post-graduation clinical experience;o Up-to-date certification in ALS or ACLS; Must be gained by attending an accredited face-to-face course. Online only courses are not accepted.
Candidates not fulfilling these essential criteria will not be shortlisted for interview.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
o To see patients in all areas of the ED, as requested by the Consultant or Registrar in chargeo To participate in the major incident procedure.o To engage in ED performance developmento To be engaged in WBA and yearly appraisal
The Junior Clinical Fellow tier has sixteen doctors who work on a rolling rota, split into 80% clinical 'shop floor' shifts and 20% non-clinical professional development days, averaging 42.7 hours per week. There are two weeks of night shifts in a 16 week rota cycle, split into three or four night blocks, and also seven weekends worked per 16 week cycle.
Professional development days can be used for teaching, audit, research, quality improvement work, exam revision, personal study, or any other appropriate activity agreed with your consultant supervisor. The department has a strong record in junior fellows submitting abstracts, posters and oral presentations to national and international conferences as a result of their quality improvement work.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application The successful applicant will join our committed and forward-thinking clinical team that serves a diverse population and treats approximately over 150,000 patients per year. Our current medical establishment includes 15 emergency medicine consultants, specialty doctors, full-time emergency medicine trainees, clinical fellows, advanced clinical practitioners, and ACCS, FY2 and GPVTS.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application The successful applicant will join our committed and forward-thinking clinical team that serves a diverse population and treats approximately over 150,000 patients per year. Our current medical establishment includes 15 emergency medicine consultants, specialty doctors, full-time emergency medicine trainees, clinical fellows, advanced clinical practitioners, and ACCS, FY2 and GPVTS.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
- MRCEM
- Other post-graduate diplomas and qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- At least three months experience in emergency medicine gained within the NHS. (Equivalent overseas experience will be considered if gained within a recognised emergency medicine training programme)
- ALS or ACLS certification.(ALS/ACLS certification must be gained by attending an accredited face-to-face course. Online only courses are not accepted.)
Desirable
- Experience in specialties allied to emergency medicine: medicine, anaesthetics, ICU, paediatrics, surgery, and orthopaedics.
Training
Essential
- Minimum two years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or medical education
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
- MRCEM
- Other post-graduate diplomas and qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- At least three months experience in emergency medicine gained within the NHS. (Equivalent overseas experience will be considered if gained within a recognised emergency medicine training programme)
- ALS or ACLS certification.(ALS/ACLS certification must be gained by attending an accredited face-to-face course. Online only courses are not accepted.)
Desirable
- Experience in specialties allied to emergency medicine: medicine, anaesthetics, ICU, paediatrics, surgery, and orthopaedics.
Training
Essential
- Minimum two years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or medical education
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
