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Senior Clinical Fellow in A&E

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

London, SE13 6LH £67,325 a year Fixed-Term Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 11 September 2026

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Role description

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

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-PO-R-8679

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High St,

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

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

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