Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,656 - £65,048 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7749074/156-MS-4438 |
Summary
Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine.
Start date 6th August 2026 for 12 months.
Applicants are required to be GMC registered must and have worked in the NHS.
We require enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals to work in the Emergency Department in the stunning county of Cornwall. These exciting 12-month posts offer an 80:20 split of Clinical: Fellow time with an opportunity to increase your experience in Emergency Medicine, as well as allowing personal development. These opportunities are the ideal step up to an Emergency Medicine Specialty Doctor position or a Core or Higher training application.
Your eight hours of non-clinical time each week would enable you to attend our dedicated weekly EM training programme incorporating in-situ simulation training, USS masterclasses and up-to-date guideline presentations in addition to developing your own skills and interests within the field of Emergency Medicine. There is also the exciting opportunity to gain ongoing experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK whilst broadening your Global Health interest.
Please see job description for further information regarding this post.
In addition, we are able to offer funding for the completion of ATLS, ALS and APLS during your 12-month post.
Applicants are required to be GMC registeredmustand have worked in the NHS. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
Fulfil duties of the weekly timetable following a full shift pattern, working as part of the ED team, seeing the full spectrum of patients that present to the ED.
Specific fellow duties to be discussed and agreed upon with the responsible supervisor. These will account for 20% of your working time.
Partake in a non-clinical Emergency Department project during fellow
time – i.e., Major Trauma, Global Health, Ultrasound.
Attend and contribute to weekly departmental teaching as rostered, including participation in simulation, interesting case discussion, and guideline presentations.
Follow departmental protocols and guidance, seeking senior clinical advice whenever necessary.
Actively participate in providing teaching and training for medical students, nurse practitioners and medical staff as appropriate
Participate in both Departmental and Trust Clinical Governance, audit, and Quality improvement processes.
Take responsibility for their own ongoing CPD in conjunction with their allocated clinical supervisor.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks
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• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026