Job summaryThis post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ level) in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Emergency Medicine Services at Preston and Chorley are unified under a single Directorate. The successful candidate willbe expected to work on both sites.
This post is fixed term for 12 months however candidates seeking less than 12-month contracts are welcome to apply. There is a full-time post and a part time post available.
Main duties of the jobDuties will include all those duties normally expected of a Senior Clinical Fellow/Speciality Trainee in Emergency Medicine (level 4 and above) in the UK.
Most of the appointee's time will be spent on clinical duties; however, an integral part of the post will be the supervision and teaching of training grade doctors on the shop floor. In addition, the appointee will be expected to take part in the formal teaching and on-goingaudit programs within the directorate as well as a full range of management duties commensurate with this role.
The post holder will:
- Provide primary medical care to patients suffering recent injuries and acute medical and surgical conditions of sudden onset
- Provide primary care to patients taken ill whilst in transit
- Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local set and nationally set targets.
- Assist consultant staff in maintaining staffing levels including covering short termsickness
About usOur team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is adesignated the regional Major Trauma Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria andthe regional centre for respiratory, cancer, renal, neurology, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, vascular, plastics and major trauma. With excellent road and rail links there is easy access to major cities, the expansive North West coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District, your free time will be as exciting and varied as your working week.
DetailsDate posted: 07 August 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, Part-time
Reference number: 438-MS3282
Job locations: Cross Site - RPH / CDH, Cross Site - RPH / CDH, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent (primary medical degree as recognised by the GMC)
- ALS and APLS
Desirable- Higher qualification: MRCEM, FRCS, MRCS, MRCP, FRCA, etc.
- ATLS or ETC
ExperienceEssential- 6 years of postgraduate medical experience
- At least 2 years working in Emergency Medicine
- At least 6 months working in UK Emergency Medicine at level equivalent to ST4+
Desirable- Wider ability in patient evaluation and a working knowledge of minor illnesses and injuries
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cross Site - RPH / CDH, Cross Site - RPH / CDH, PR2 9HT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director Emergency Medicine
Dr Nicola Fallon
nicola.fallon@lthtr.nhs.uk
01772522050
