Junior Clinical Fellow

Junior Clinical Fellow

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The closing date is 22 April 2026

The Emergency Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is one of the busiest in the UK with good standards of care and performance. Our aim is to be one of the best acute and emergency service providers in the UK over the next five years.

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our fast-paced and energetic team.

To work as one team providing a safe, modern, efficient and effective Emergency Medicine service to the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust; and to deliver the highest quality of emergency care to the population of Leicester and the surrounding county (catchment population around 1 million).

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the post are similar to that of the FY2, ST1 and ST2 training grade doctors. The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to;

• Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department
• Have flexibility to work in all areas of the department including resus, majors, injuries and paediatrics.
• Be responsible for arranging admissions and discharge of patients in Emergency Department
• Ensure a safe a high standard of care for all our patients
• Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators for Urgency and Emergency Care

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ().

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities of the post are similar to that of the FY2, ST1 and ST2 training grade doctors. The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to;

• Carry out initial assessments, investigations and manage patients in the Emergency Department
• Have flexibility to work in all areas of the department including resus, majors, injuries and paediatrics.
• Be responsible for arranging admissions and discharge of patients in Emergency Department
• Ensure a safe a high standard of care for all our patients
• Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators for Urgency and Emergency Care

Person Specification Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• ALS/ATLS Certificate
• Interest in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine

Experience

• Evidence of working in an Emergency Department
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• NHS experience
• Previous experience of acute care and relevant practical skills

Communication and relationship skills

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary clinical team
• Able to manage workload under pressure

Research and Audit

• An understanding of research and evidence based practice in all
• An understanding of the principles of audit

Physical Skills

• Regular participation in the departmental Rota

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role.
• Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Depending on experienceFY2 - CT1 Equivalent based on experience