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

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking Fixed Term Clinical Fellows in Acute and General Medicine starting August 2025. This role offers protected development time, mentorship, and opportunities to enhance skills in various medical specialties. Ideal for those looking to gain experience and support postgraduate exam completion.

Benefits

Protected development time

Named mentor

Opportunities for teaching

Qualifications

• Completed Foundation training or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in acute medicine and general medicine.
• Attend local teaching sessions, including PACES.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Teaching

Education

Foundation Training

Job description

NHS TAYSIDE

FIXED TERM ST1/2 and ST3+ LEVEL CLINICAL FELLOWS

ACUTE AND GENERAL MEDICINE AND MEDICINE FOR THE ELDERLY

Applications are welcomed by NHS Tayside for Fixed Term ST1/2 and ST3+ equivalent Clinical Fellows in Acute Medicine, General Medicine, and Medicine for the Elderly. There are multiple posts available, with successful candidates based at Ninewells Hospital or Perth Royal Infirmary.

These posts will commence in August 2025 for a duration of 12 months.

Applicants must have successfully completed Foundation training or the equivalent.

All Posts Include

• Protected development time of up to half a day per week
• A named mentor for the duration of the post
• Experience within acute care environments such as AMU
• Opportunity to attend local teaching, including for PACES

Out of hours work will be on the AMU ST1/2 rota, supported by resident on-call Registrars at all times, or the ST3+ rota if applicable. Applications for daytime hours only, with no out-of-hours commitments, will be considered.

These posts offer an excellent opportunity for doctors seeking to develop experience in various medical specialties, gain exposure to quality improvement and teaching, or require a clinical role to support postgraduate exam completion.

There may be opportunities for those interested in a longer-term non-training grade post to progress to a substantive specialty doctor role within Acute and General Medicine. Support will be provided to develop skills, including within medical high-dependency.

Informal enquiries are welcomed. Contact details are provided in the attached job pack.

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])

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 (please note the post may close early).

Interviews: To be confirmed.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.