Trust Grade / Clinical Fellow – Emergency Medicine (A&E) Nights

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Department: Emergency Medicine
Hours: Primarily Night Shifts / Out-of-Hours Rota
Contract Type: Locum contract

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Assess, investigate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department overnight.
Deliver immediate treatment and stabilisation for critically ill or injured patients.
Prioritise patient care according to clinical urgency and departmental protocols.
Request and interpret relevant investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and imaging.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.
Escalate complex or deteriorating cases appropriately to senior clinicians.
Participate in patient handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.

Teamworking & Communication

Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty teams, nursing staff, paramedics, and allied health professionals.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and relatives during emergency presentations.
Support junior colleagues and contribute positively to team morale during overnight operations.

Governance & Quality

Adhere to GMC standards, Trust policies, and national clinical guidelines.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and departmental governance activities where applicable.
Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and patient safety procedures.

Training & Development

Engage in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
Opportunities may be available for teaching, simulation training, and career progression within Emergency Medicine.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
Minimum NHS clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, or related specialties.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Assess, investigate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department overnight.

Deliver immediate treatment and stabilisation for critically ill or injured patients.

Prioritise patient care according to clinical urgency and departmental protocols.

Request and interpret relevant investigations including blood tests, ECGs, and imaging.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems.

Escalate complex or deteriorating cases appropriately to senior clinicians.

Participate in patient handovers to ensure continuity of care between shifts.

Teamworking & Communication

Work collaboratively with consultants, specialty teams, nursing staff, paramedics, and allied health professionals.

Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and relatives during emergency presentations.

Support junior colleagues and contribute positively to team morale during overnight operations.

Governance & Quality

Adhere to GMC standards, Trust policies, and national clinical guidelines.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and departmental governance activities where applicable.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and patient safety procedures.

Training & Development

Engage in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.

Opportunities may be available for teaching, simulation training, and career progression within Emergency Medicine.

Trust Grade / Clinical Fellow – Emergency Medicine (A&E) Nights