Junior Clinical Fellow in Diabetes | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare institution in Chorley is seeking a Junior Trust Doctor in Medicine to provide compassionate care in Diabetes and General Medicine wards. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, and contributing to ward rounds under the supervision of experienced medical professionals. This role offers opportunities for clinical learning, teaching, and involvement in outpatient clinics, enhancing your healthcare career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Clinical competencies in Diabetes and General Medicine.
• Ability to present cases and make handovers.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Make comprehensive assessments and formulate management plans.
• Care for admitted patients.
• Attend and contribute to ward rounds.
• Perform relevant practical procedures.
• Complete paperwork for patient discharge.

Job description

The Junior Trust Doctor in Medicine is responsible for the admission and care of patients in Diabetes / General Medicine wards. The Junior medical cover consists of two Clinical Fellows working alongside one Foundation Year trainee and one Internal Medicine trainee. They will be supervised by one Specialist trainee and one Senior Clinical Fellow and consultants. They are expected to present their cases during ward rounds, maintain full, clear clinical notes, and make appropriate handovers. They are also responsible for looking after patients and making necessary referrals.

Middle grade doctors will be present on site to supervise them at all times. The post-holder will be required to be as flexible as possible in respect of working hours, allowing some flexibility. Junior doctors may be asked to work on either hospital site in the event of emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Making comprehensive assessments, ordering appropriate investigations, interpreting results and formulating initial management plans for patients under supervision by senior medical staff
• Day to day care of patients admitted
• Attending and contributing to ward rounds
• Performing relevant practical procedures where competent
• Completing appropriate paperwork for patients on discharge and liaising with other specialist teams and GPs regarding relevant follow up

Benefits and Aims

• The highest standards of compassionate, safe care that gives our patients a positive experience
• Excelling in research, innovation and teaching
• Developing our staff to reach their potential
• Improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities
• To expand and develop specialised and tertiary services
• To deliver local services for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
• To enhance our workforce and our reputation through education, research and innovation

The post holder will have the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics and undertake audit and quality improvement activities. There will also be opportunities to take part in teaching and supervision of FY1s, medical students and other health professionals.

Advert closes Monday 27 Oct 2025.