Clinical Fellow Hospital at Home

NHS National Services Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Livingston is seeking a Clinical Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term position with the West Lothian Hospital at Home service. This role involves assessing and treating elderly patients in their homes, emphasizing a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have completed Foundation training, possess strong communication skills, and be flexible. Opportunities for development in quality improvement and service development are provided. The application deadline is January 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completed Foundation training is mandatory.
• Driving ability for community home visits is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications such as MRCP(UK) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute assessment and treatment at home instead of in hospital.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team under Consultant supervision.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Completed Foundation training

Postgraduate experience (MRCP(UK))

Job description

Clinical Fellow

Hospital at Home West Lothian

Rapid Elderly Assessment & Care Team (REACT)

12 months Fixed Term starting February 2026

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Hub St. Johns Hospital.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?

About the role

This 12 month Clinical Fellowship is based with the West Lothian Hospital at Home service, offering acute assessment and treatment in the patient’s own home as an alternative to hospital admission. The post-holder will gain a strong foundation in Medicine of the Elderly, developing skills and knowledge to assess and manage frailty and acute illness in the context of multi-morbidity, manage complex chronic disease, and work closely within the multidisciplinary team under close Consultant supervision.

Team

The Hospital at Home service is part of the Rapid Elderly Assessment and Care Team (REACT) at St John’s Hospital, NHS Lothian. REACT offers a single point of contact for assessments and interventions for frail older patients during an episode of acute deterioration. The team consists of geriatricians, nurse practitioners, clinical fellows, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacist, clinical support workers and administrative staff. We offer comprehensive geriatric assessment alongside acute interventions such as oxygen and intravenous therapies within the patient’s own home.

Development time

This post also includes 1 weekly session of development time, during which the post-holder will be encouraged and supported to undertake an area of interest such as quality improvement, service development, teaching or subspecialty training.

Qualifications

Applicants should have completed Foundation training as a minimum and be able to drive a car to community home visits around West Lothian. Additional postgraduate experience and qualifications such as MRCP(UK) are desirable. Good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Contact information

Dr Latana Munang [e-mail]

Dr Jane Rimer [e-mail]

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Closing Date

Closing Date 03/01/2026

Application process

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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