Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated Doctors with an interest in Emergency Medicine to develop their knowledge and skills in an innovative and busy trauma centre. We have upcoming vacancy on our SHO and Junior Clinical fellow rota and are looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Doctors at ST1/2 level. The posts are suitable for Doctors who have completed Foundation Training [or the equivalent] to join the SHO rota, and at least be post F2, and with some additional Emergency Medicine experience.

The post will include regular teaching and with the opportunity to get involved in audit/research. The department is well supported with middle grades and consultants who work a 24/7 rota. UHCW is a major trauma centre and the Junior doctors have allocated resus shifts in order for them to get involved with acutely unwell patients and trauma. All Doctors are allocated an Education Supervisor on starting a post to support of their educational needs.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date

Main duties of the job
The post involves working a full shift rota, including nights and weekends

• To ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients in the Emergency Department & to work within the guidelines and practices of the Department. This includes liaison with colleagues in ED and other departments.
• To assist with the training and supervision of medical students and other allied health professionals in the Emergency Department.
• Attend the organised teaching sessions and participate in departmental audit projects.
• To participate in regular appraisal and mentoring sessions with the designated educational supervisor.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Details
Date posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9218-26-1118
Job locations: University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further information in relation to this clinical fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and well ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Completed Foundation Training [or the equivalent].
• Broad range of experience at F1/F2 level.

Desirable

• ED experience at F2 level/ST1 level.
• NHS experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Personal qualities
Essential

• Skills: Good communication skills, enthusiasm, leadership qualities, organisational skills.
• Knowledge: A broad base of knowledge across the management of medical and surgical presentations at F2 level.
• Personal Qualities: Ability to participate fully in rota with some flexibility, full shift rota including nights and weekends.
• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts values. (As detailed in UHCWs Values in Action document below). Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the management of a broad range of presentations to Emergency Care.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration.

Desirable

• ALS

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
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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Administration Manager, Belinda Harrison, belinda.harrison@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476966247

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.