Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine to join a supportive and forward-thinking Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and varied clinical environment that offers wide exposure to acute medicine, trauma, and minor injuries. The post is a full-time position.

The Job

The post involves participating in a 1 in 8 full shift rota and is based in a high-performing Emergency Department that manages approximately 50,000 attendances annually. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, with protected time for SPA (Supporting Professional Activities), and active involvement in teaching and audit.

Key benefits include:

• Minimum 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 based on experience)
• Study leave: Up to 30 days over a three-year period
• NHS pension scheme and indemnity coverage
• Access to childcare vouchers and other employment benefits
• Dedicated revalidation and appraisal support team

Duties include:

• Frontline assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
• Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff
• Participation in clinical governance, audit, and service development

The Location

The post is based at a modern acute hospital in a scenic and culturally rich region in Northern Ireland. The area is well-connected with good transport links and offers an excellent quality of life, including affordable housing, excellent schools, and access to outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and coastal exploration.

The Trust

The successful candidate will be joining a large Health and Social Care Trust serving a population of nearly 390,000 people. The Trust employs over 15,000 staff and delivers integrated hospital, community, and primary care services. Acute services are provided across multiple hospital sites, and the Emergency Department works closely with local Minor Injuries Units and primary care services.

The Trust fosters a strong culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and professional development. A dedicated Ethnic Minorities Staff Network supports international doctors and nurses, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or eligibility by the time of appointment)
• NHS experience at a tier 4 level is mandatory
• Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience, including at least 2 years in a relevant specialty or specialty training programme
• Demonstrable communication skills in English
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle (unless exempt under disability provisions)

Desirable Criteria:

• ALS/ATLS/APLS certifications
• Formal teaching qualification or experience
• Previous experience in audit or clinical governance activities

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to utilise BDI Resourcing when applying for your next position, you will receive the following support from our expert team of Emergency Medicine recruiters:

• Tailored CV preparation and advice.
• Job application support, ensuring your CV is presented to the relevant points of contact.
• Interview preparation utilising questions that are specific to your role and the hospital you are applying to.
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary and financial relocation support.

Once you have accepted your new role, you will then be provided support by one of our dedicated relocation experts, who will be there to support you in every step of your move into your new location. This includes:

• Gathering of pre-employment documentation and verification.
• CoS and VISA guidance and support.
• Short-term and long-term accommodation sourcing.
• Travel arrangements and guidance.
• Family support in locating schools and any other pastoral support required.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.