Clinical Fellow in General Medicine

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trust Clinical Fellow in General Medicine for 6 months, starting February 2026. The successful candidate will provide support within the Medical Specialties Directorate, engage in on-call services, and receive training within the General Medical specialties. Although the post isn’t recognized for training, there will be excellent teaching facilities available, and the candidate will be encouraged to pursue developmental opportunities. Dedicated involvement in quality improvement and educational activities is also supported.

Qualifications

• At least two years in Medicine at SHO equivalent grade or above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in General Medicine and Older Persons Services on call.
• Gain experience from the Department's own educational programme.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Clinical Fellow in General Medicine as part of the Medical Specialties Directorate to join our team for 6 months from February 2026 - August 2026 (with a possible extension) at University Hospitals Dorset.

The successful candidate will be at the forefront of developing our Medical Specialties and associated specialist areas.

The post will give dedicated training in one of the General Medical specialties, participating in the General Medicine and Older Persons Services on call. It is suitable for those with at least two years in Medicine at SHO equivalent grade or above.

Salary basic plus on-call enhancements.

We are a multidisciplinary team that is keen to support our speciality doctors in their career development, especially with any management, QI and educational opportunities that they may wish to pursue.

These posts are not recognised training posts however there are excellent teaching and postgraduate facilities. The post holders will be encouraged to attend a wide range of education meetings at lunchtimes throughout the week, and clinical experience will be gained from the Department's own educational programme.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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