Job overview

This exciting job opportunity is designed for someone who has significant experience in Emergency Medicine  and wants to further develop their experience in a busy  emergency department, with a patient population with high acuity presentations. The job will involve managing acutely unwell  medical and trauma presentations, minor injuries, the supervision of more junior members of the team, including ED doctors, Paediatric doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. There is a great opportunity to help develop the ongoing  teaching programme within the ED, as well as involvement in quality improvement projects and safeguarding training.

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Fellow -  Emergency Medicine 

This post is intended to offer Emergency Department experience and an opportunity for the post holder to improve their skills in dealing with acutely unwell patients and patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses. 

General Responsibilities:

•  Assessment and management of patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries

• Supervision of more junior members of the team working in the  emergency department

•  Partake and contribute to the Paediatric teaching programme

•  Participate in monthly clinical governance meetings

• Participate in the departmental audit programme and quality improvement projects

•   Help supervise and teach medical and physician associate students

• Attend morning handover at 8am if starting at 8am

•  Attend and run board rounds at 12pm and 4pm when on shift

• Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team

Please see the job descriptions for details. 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.