Acute, General Medicine and Medicine for the Elderly Clinical Fellows ST1/2 & ST3+ Levels

Ayrshire; Dundee, Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking Clinical Fellows in Acute Medicine, General Medicine, and Medicine for the Elderly, starting August 2025 for a 12-month period. The role offers valuable experience, mentorship, and opportunities for career development in various medical specialties.

Benefits

Protected development time

Designated mentor

Opportunities for local teaching sessions

Qualifications

• Must have completed Foundation training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Protected development time of up to half a day per week.
• Experience in acute care environments such as AMU.
• Opportunities to attend local teaching sessions.

Skills

Acute Care

General Medicine

Medicine for the Elderly

Education

Foundation training

Job description

Acute, General Medicine and Medicine for the Elderly Clinical Fellows ST1/2 & ST3+ Levels

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Overview

NHS Tayside is welcoming applications for Fixed Term ST1/2 and ST3+ Clinical Fellow positions in Acute Medicine, General Medicine, and Medicine for the Elderly. These roles are based at Ninewells Hospital or Perth Royal Infirmary, starting in August 2025 for a 12-month period.

Eligibility

Applicants must have successfully completed Foundation training or equivalent.

Post Details

These posts include:

• Protected development time of up to half a day per week
• A designated mentor throughout the post
• Experience in acute care environments such as AMU
• Opportunities to attend local teaching sessions, including for PACES

Out of hours work will typically involve the AMU ST1/2 rota, supported by resident on-call registrars, or the ST3+ rota if applicable. Applications for daytime hours only, with no out-of-hours commitment, will be considered.

Career Development

This role offers valuable experience in various medical specialties, quality improvement, and teaching. There is potential for progression to a substantive Specialty Doctor role within Acute and General Medicine, with support for skill development in areas such as medical high-dependency.

Contact for Informal Enquiries

Dr Helen Elder, Clinical Director - Unscheduled Medicine ([e-mail])

Dr Stuart Hutcheon, Clinical Director – Elective Medicine ([e-mail])

Dr Alison McCulloch, Clinical Lead – Medicine for the Elderly ([e-mail])

Application Details

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025. Please note the post may close early. Interviews to be confirmed.

Additional Information

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.