About this role
Job summary
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) in Emergency Medicine with a special interest in the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) pathway, based at University Hospital Lewisham.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated Emergency Medicine clinicians seeking a structured, well-supported route to CESR and consultant-level practice within a busy, forward-thinking Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective emergency care while developing your portfolio towards CESR. The post combines substantial shop-floor clinical work with protected time for special interests, teaching, audit, and professional development.
You will work predominantly in the adult Emergency Department, with opportunities for secondment in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, Paediatrics, and Acute Medicine during the latter part of the programme.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are an experienced Emergency Medicine doctor seeking a supportive CESR pathway in a dynamic department, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with UK General Medical Council Should hold MRCEM primary, intermediate and OSCE qualification Current provider status in at least one of the following advanced life support courses ATLS or ALS or other recognised equivalent course
Experience Essential
Completed at least three years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term appointment in a relevant specialty Shall have at least 18 months, full time (or its equivalent) experience of working in a Consultant led ED or have demonstrable, equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
Demonstrates developing an area of interest in Emergency Medicine
Clinical Audit Essential
Understanding of principles of medical audit. Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Teaching Essential
Experience of undergraduate teaching
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High St,
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)