Job summary
Junior clinical fellows are required to work at FY2/ST1-2 level at the Royal Free Hospital, London, in the Hampstead site. The post allows doctors to rotate through Acute medicine, Elderly care medicine and Emergency medicine.
This is an ideal opportunity to work in a busy but well supported department with a team of highly motivated consultants and trainees.
The successful applicant will gain experience across a wide variety of the common and rarer medical conditions and will have access to the full range of in-house educational opportunities afforded to other trainees. The consultant body is drawn from a variety of core medical specialities.
The successful applicant will be able to participate in the department's teaching, audit and educational activities, in addition to specific speciality exposure if desired.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the teaching and training of the medical students & elective students during their placements. The department has an appointed a Clinical teaching Fellow to coordinate and enable delivery of educational & training needs for junior doctors working in the department. Candidates will be able to participate in audit and quality improvement under the guidance of a supervisor.
There is a weekly teaching programme alongside weekly SIM training and shop floor teaching opportunities led by senior medical staff. JCF's are expected to attend these similar to FY2 and CT1 trainees. Consultant cover is provided to support juniors in resus, injuries, trauma and acute emergencies from 8am to 11am in conjunction with a senior tier of 22 registrar grade doctors to supervise and mentor CT1 equivalent doctors.
Post holders will have equal standing to ED Trainees within the Department. Each post holder will be assigned an Educational Supervisor. Study, and other, leave entitlement is as found in Trust policies.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£49,909 a year Per annum plus London Weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7217890-A
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Job description Job responsibilities
The department accepts adult and paediatric patients and is a designated trauma unit. The post holder will be supervised by senior decision makers 24/7. They will be expected to see resus patients, majors and minors type patients as well as paediatric patients.
Training in paediatric emergencies is embedded into induction and the teaching programme. A team of pediatric consultants manage the senior tier rota with 24/7 presence in the hospital. Additionally, two Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Consultants oversee the Paediatric Emergency Department who work alongside ED registrars trained in PEM to offer training and support to the postholder whilst working in our PEM area. This post offers the chance to learn about PEM and improve skills in paediatric medicine.
Junior clinical Fellows are allocated 2 hours per week of paid Self Development Time in line with CT1doctors in training.
This post is useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams.
When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.
Job description Job responsibilities
The department accepts adult and paediatric patients and is a designated trauma unit. The post holder will be supervised by senior decision makers 24/7. They will be expected to see resus patients, majors and minors type patients as well as paediatric patients.
Training in paediatric emergencies is embedded into induction and the teaching programme. A team of pediatric consultants manage the senior tier rota with 24/7 presence in the hospital. Additionally, two Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Consultants oversee the Paediatric Emergency Department who work alongside ED registrars trained in PEM to offer training and support to the postholder whilst working in our PEM area. This post offers the chance to learn about PEM and improve skills in paediatric medicine.
Junior clinical Fellows are allocated 2 hours per week of paid Self Development Time in line with CT1doctors in training.
This post is useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams.
When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Desirable
* Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)
Experience Essential
* Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences
Desirable
* Emergency Medicine Experience at SHO grade
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
* Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively
Desirable
* ALS, ATLS and APLS
* Audit skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
* Good communication skills
* Able to work on own initiative
* Flexibility
* Able to work in high intensity shift system
* Management and administration skills
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others Essential
* Able to attend full Trust Induction
* Able to attend full Emergency Department Induction
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Desirable
* Post Graduate (eg MCEM, MRCS, etc)
Experience Essential
* Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences
Desirable
* Emergency Medicine Experience at SHO grade
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
* Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively
Desirable
* ALS, ATLS and APLS
* Audit skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
* Good communication skills
* Able to work on own initiative
* Flexibility
* Able to work in high intensity shift system
* Management and administration skills
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others Essential
* Able to attend full Trust Induction
* Able to attend full Emergency Department Induction
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).
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.
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
#J-18808-Ljbffr