Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in A&E

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000

Job description

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NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

Main area: Emergency Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: 48 hours per week

• Full time
• Part time

Job ref: MWRSCH-CFSHO-A&E-020
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £41,750 - £54,468 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 10/04/2025

Job overview

Clinical Fellow ST1/2 equivalent in Emergency Medicine with 15-25% non-clinical time: - Education, Research, Simulation, Trauma, Leadership and purely clinical. Applications are invited for a number of Clinical Fellow posts for a fixed term of 12 months starting from 06 August 2025. Applicants interested in a purely clinical role and also for less than 12 months would be welcome, but preference is given to those who commit for a year. Jobs which are for less than 1 year are purely clinical jobs.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Responsible for all clinical aspects of Emergency work. There is 24/7 Consultant presence in the RSCH ED and 0800-2230 at PRH ED with overnight support from an ED SpR on site at PRH.
• 1-in-3 weekend frequency as a maximum.
• 1-in-5-night frequency as a maximum.
• Attendance in weekly 3-hour teaching sessions.
• Evidence of output for the 15-25% non-clinical project time.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

These posts can be less than full time or full time. Shifts are worked in an annualised way with flexible rostering using @healthrota software. Prior to starting in post, doctors liaise with the rota team regarding the days they want off. The rotas are then built around their requirements as well as those of our patients.

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Completion of FY2 training

Important information for applicants:

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.