Junior Clinical Fellow

Smart Motors Toyota; Leeds; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Motors Toyota is seeking Junior Clinical Fellows for a fixed-term role at St James's University Hospital, Leeds. This position offers 12 months of clinical training in various specialties, focusing on patient care, teamwork, and professional development through research and simulations. Ideal candidates are recent medical graduates prepared to deliver high-quality clinical services.

Benefits

Educational and professional development opportunities

Multidisciplinary teamwork experience

Qualifications

• Completion of Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient care and safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams for shared care.

Skills

Clinical Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification

Foundation Year 2 competencies

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) positions within the Specialty and Integrated Medicine Care Clinical Service Unit at St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds. They are ideally suited to post-Foundation Year 2 junior doctors who have yet to decide their chosen career pathway or who are not yet ready to enter a formal training scheme.

Our JCF posts, which are fixed-term for 12-months from 6th August 2025, are designed to provide excellent clinical training in Acute, General, and Elderly Medicine.

Successful applicants will be given an opportunity to work within our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, on our Acute Medical Units, on our in-patient Specialty Wards, and in our Centre for Reconditioning.

In Addition, The Postholder Will Be Asked To Contribute To Our Exciting Research And Innovation (R&I) Programme, And Will Be Supported To Develop a Specialist Interest In One (or More) Of The Following Areas:

• Medical management
• Quality improvement
• Teaching and education
• Simulation
  
  

Each JCF will be allocated a named Educational Supervisor with whom they will develop a tailored training and R&I plan. This will involve ring-fenced time to pursue their non-clinical interest.

Main duties of the job

Postholders will contribute to all aspects of the Specialty and Integrated Medicine service. We expect a particular focus on:

Good clinical care;

Maintaining good medical practice;

Good relationships and communication with patients;

Good working relationships with colleagues;

Good teaching and training;

Professional behaviour and probity.

The ideal applicants for these positions will therefore be able to demonstrate excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able to work cooperatively with colleagues across our multidisciplinary teams, managing their time effectively. The successful applicant will be committed to providing expert medical care, including discharge planning, in patients presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

In addition to specialist interest time, opportunities will be provided for education and continuing professional development each week.

Post-holders will be asked to contribute to an out-of-hours rota providing cover for SDEC and medical admissions.

About Us

You will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together cover Acute Internal Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine.

Excellent experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of specialist out-patient clinics.

The department is hard-working, friendly and co-operative. There is a strong focus on continual improvement, multi-disciplinary teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient safety and quality.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workf

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MED-779

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine (GIM), Elderly Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake most of their clinical duties within their chosen parent specialty, they may be asked to contribute to the care of patients in all of these areas from time-to-time.

Our department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow Wing. It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes & Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine Unit.

Excellent experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of specialist out-patient clinics.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

Completion of Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent. We would welcome applications from doctors with a greater level of experience.

At least 6-months experience within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases.

Please see Person Specification for further details

DUTIES OF THE POST

To ensure high quality and safe care of patients within the department resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.

To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting on results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to patients and their relatives/carers about their illness and clinical progress.

To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary care.

To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.

You will be provided with ring-fenced time to pursue a specialist interest in medical management, quality improvement, teaching and education, or simulation.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The postholder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Foundation Year 2 trainee doctor (ST1 to ST2 equivalent). They will have access to supervision and support from a Registrar and Consultant at all times.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

Protected non-clinical time will be provided.

There will be opportunity for undergraduate teaching.

Study leave is available, at the discretion of Educational Supervisors, for courses/training related to Acute, General and Elderly Medicine, or Infectious.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine (GIM), Elderly Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake most of their clinical duties within their chosen parent specialty, they may be asked to contribute to the care of patients in all of these areas from time-to-time.

Our department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow Wing. It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes & Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine Unit.

Excellent experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning. Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of specialist out-patient clinics.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required

Completion of Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent. We would welcome applications from doctors with a greater level of experience.

At least 6-months experience within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases.

Please see Person Specification for further details

DUTIES OF THE POST

To ensure high quality and safe care of patients within the department resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.

To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting on results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to patients and their relatives/carers about their illness and clinical progress.

To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary care.

To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.

You will be provided with ring-fenced time to pursue a specialist interest in medical management, quality improvement, teaching and education, or simulation.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The postholder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Foundation Year 2 trainee doctor (ST1 to ST2 equivalent). They will have access to supervision and support from a Registrar and Consultant at all times.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

Protected non-clinical time will be provided.

There will be opportunity for undergraduate teaching.

Study leave is available, at the discretion of Educational Supervisors, for courses/training related to Acute, General and Elderly Medicine, or Infectious.

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
  
  

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• At least 6-months' experience working within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases. Completion of Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent
  
  

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  
  

Desirable

• Holds the MRCP(UK) diploma.
  
  

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Holds an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
  
  

Desirable

• Holds the MRCP(UK) diploma.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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