CK219067 - Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3/IMT3 + Level) in Acute and General Medicine

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is offering three Senior Clinical Fellow rotational posts to support training in Acute and General Internal Medicine. The roles involve placements in various specialties, including Geriatric and Cardiology, and require full GMC registration. The positions provide hands-on experience within a dynamic training environment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive training environment

Hands-on experience in specialties

Access to simulation and research opportunities

Study leave and funding

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence must be obtained before starting.
• Experience in routines of acute and general medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds and emergency duties.
• Contribute to the Hospital at Night rota.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support educational activities.

Skills

Acute Medicine

General Internal Medicine

Supervisory Skills

Quality Improvement

Education

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Completion of IMT2 or equivalent

Job description

NHS Grampian is pleased to offer three Senior Clinical Fellow (IMT3/ST3+) rotational posts based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) for a period of 12 months. These posts are designed for doctors who have completed IMT2 or equivalent and are looking to consolidate their experience in Acute and General Internal Medicine.

The rotations will include placements in Acute Medicine and two or more specialties from the following:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Cardiology
- Renal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- General Internal Medicine

This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

Informal enquiries should be made to David Black, Service Manager (Email: [e-mail])

Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.

There may also be opportunities to gain experience in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) to support IMT3 equivalence.

Key Responsibilities

- Participate in ward rounds, acute take, and ambulatory care (RAAC)
- Contribute to the Hospital at Night rota at registrar level
- Supervise junior colleagues and support educational activities
- Engage in quality improvement, audit, and teaching
- Specialty-specific duties (e.g., procedures, clinics, outreach, simulator training)
- Participate in emergency duties and occasional out-of-hours work

What We Offer

- A dynamic and supportive training environment
- Opportunities for hands-on experience in a wide range of specialties
- Access to simulation, audit, and research opportunities
- Study leave and funding in line with NHS Grampian policy
- Excellent facilities at the Foresterhill Health Campus, including the Suttie Centre

Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. CK219067

Closing date: Sunday 24^th August 2025.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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