Clinical Fellow in Ultrasound & Emergency Medicine

Job overview 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 postgraduate 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, an 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. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main 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 criteria MBBS or equivalent (3) Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same Knowledge and Expertise Essential criteria 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 criteria 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 General Guidance for Applicants Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application. Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares. If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible. Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed-term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager. We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Ultrasound Clinical Fellow JD Jan 2025 (PDF, 680.3KB) Ultrasound Advert Intro 2025 (PDF, 496.6KB) Boutique Clinical Fellow Post Menu (PDF, 58.0KB) Guidance for Applicants (PDF, 124.4KB) Trust Values (PDF, 652.3KB)

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