Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine (F2 level) - #191307

Job Overview

This post is a Junior Clinical Fellow (F2 level) position within the Accident and Emergency Department. The post holder will play an integral role within the clinical team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care in a fast-paced and supportive environment. This role offers valuable experience in emergency medicine, with opportunities to develop clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide variety of acute presentations.

Working within Hywel Dda University Health Board provides the opportunity to live and work in one of the most scenic regions of Wales, with easy access to coastal areas, national parks, and a strong sense of community. The Health Board is committed to supporting professional development, offering access to structured training opportunities, regular supervision, and a collaborative learning environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, gaining exposure to a broad range of clinical scenarios while enhancing their experience in patient management and decision-making. The role involves responsibility for assessing patients attending the Emergency Department, arranging appropriate investigations through Pathology and Radiology, and supporting the delivery of safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

• Admit and assess patients under the care of the Consultants.
• Present and discuss cases at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure regular patient reviews in collaboration with the specialty doctor.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individual care and treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients’ relatives and carers, involving them appropriately in care decisions.
• Undertake relevant clinical investigations, arrange appropriate psychiatric treatment where required, and coordinate patient care following multidisciplinary discussions.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to support treatment programmes.
• Provide medical cover for patients across wards and within community settings when required.
• Assess, review, and discharge patients under Consultant supervision, and offer guidance or support to team members where appropriate.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date clinical records.
• Participate in cross-cover arrangements for absent medical colleagues.
• Work flexibly and cooperatively with Consultants, medical colleagues, management, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Adhere to NICE guidelines and all relevant legislation, policies, and clinical standards.
  
  

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
  
  

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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