Combined Clinical Teaching and Emergency Medicine Fellow

This post is designed for a Doctor at ST1-2 level. Through this position, the post holder will:

• Develop clinical skills in Emergency Medicine
• Develop/expand their skills in Medical Education
• Gain a qualification in Medical Education
• Publish research on their chosen area of interest in Education / Simulation

The job will allow the successful candidate to undertake focused training in Medical Education. You will contribute to the SHO grade rota in the Emergency department for half of your contracted time. The other half of your time will be spent in Medical education.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain a Medical education qualification. Funding for this will be provided through the Bath Academy.

While undertaking clinical duties, the fellow will be expected to work with the Emergency Department medical and nursing staff to manage the full range of patients attending the department. There is an expectation that the fellow will recognise the limitations of their practice and seek support from the middle grade and senior doctors to ensure safe patient management.

The fellow will be given the opportunity to attend the weekly SHO departmental teaching program. In addition, a medical grand round is held every week and all medical staff are expected to be present.

The Emergency Department operates a full shift system. All shifts are between 9 and 11 hours.