Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-ST2)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Full-time)
- Job ref
- 180-CFC-5519
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £55,355 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/11/2026
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-2) in Emergency Medicine Urgent Care Centre
Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-ST2)
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Core (ST1-2) in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Centre a at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence as soon as possible. There are four posts available.
These are permanent posts.
Are you looking to develop your Emergency Medicine experience in one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres?
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting four Urgent Care Centre Clinical Fellows to join our Emergency Department at Addenbrooke's Hospital. These posts offer a unique opportunity to work across our Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and developing Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC) service, gaining broad experience in the assessment and management of minor injuries, minor illnesses and ambulatory emergency care presentations.
As the EEMAC service continues to evolve, successful applicants will have a genuine opportunity to help shape clinical pathways and contribute to the development of an innovative model of emergency care.
Interviews for these posts will be held in person on Tuesday 03 November 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work across both the Urgent Care Centre and EEMAC service, assessing and managing patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency care presentations under the supervision of Emergency Medicine consultants and other senior clinical decision-makers.
Responsibilities include:
• Assessment and management of minor injuries and selected minor illnesses.
• Delivery of ambulatory emergency care within established EEMAC pathways.
• Recognition and escalation of patients requiring specialist or inpatient care.
• Participation in service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within a busy Emergency Department.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Working for our organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Addenbrooke's Hospital is the Major Trauma Centre for the East of England and forms part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK's leading teaching and research hospitals. The Emergency Department sees a diverse case mix and offers excellent opportunities for clinical development, education, quality improvement and research.
The department provides:
• Monthly protected teaching mapped to the RCEM curriculum.
• Daily consultant-led learning opportunities and simulation training.
• Opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects.
• A friendly, supportive consultant body committed to education and professional development.
Essential requirements include:
• MBBS, MB BChir or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise at time of application.
• Completion of Foundation equivalent competencies.
• Minimum 12 months NHS experience at Foundation level or above.
• Experience assessing undifferentiated adult emergency presentations.
• Experience managing minor injuries and/or minor illness in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care Centre or similar setting.
• Valid ALS certification (or equivalent) at the time of appointment.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details of the main responsibilities and duties of this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential criteria
- Qualifications
- Standards
- Professionalism
- Clinical Experience
- Specialty specific skills related to the post
- Clinical governance
- Communication skills
- Personal skills
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Language Requirements
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications
- Clinical Experience
- Specialty specific skills related to the post
- Understanding of the NHS
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Katy Ritson
- Job title
- Specialty Lead, Clinical Director Acute Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to get in touch before applying. We would be delighted to discuss the role, the developing UCC and EEMAC services, and how the post could support your career aspirations in Emergency Medicine.
Informal enquiries should be directed to:
Dr Katy Ritson
Interim Specialty Lead and Clinical Director of Acute Services
Email: [email protected]
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