Junior Clinical Fellow in Respiratory Med/Diabetes & Endocrinology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking three Junior Clinical Fellows to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This role offers a unique opportunity for aspiring medical professionals to gain invaluable experience in Respiratory Medicine and Diabetes and Endocrinology. With a focus on education and training, successful candidates will engage in teaching and clinical governance while honing their skills in a supportive environment. The posts are designed for those who have completed their Foundation Training, providing a stepping stone to future training opportunities. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality care and continuous improvement in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the point of application.
• Completed Foundation Training Programme or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Full registration with the GMC required for the role.
• Involves teaching medical students and junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Judgment in Clinical Problems

Communication Skills

Practical Procedural Skills

Education

Foundation Training Programme

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has an opportunity for three Junior Clinical Fellows at ST1 level to join the team starting in August 2025 (or sooner by mutual agreement). The posts are:

• Clinical Fellow for Postgraduate Education (Respiratory Medicine)
• Clinical Fellow for Undergraduate Education (Respiratory Medicine)
• Clinical Fellow for Education and Teaching (Diabetes and Endocrinology)

These posts do not award a National Training Number. However, these posts would be ideal for individuals considering pursuing a career in Respiratory Medicine or Diabetes and Endocrinology. These posts are suitable for candidates who have completed at least Foundation Training Programme or equivalent. 12 months NHS experience is essential of which at least 3 months needs to be in Medicine. Completion of MRCP (or components thereof) is desirable but not essential. The experience and skills obtained in the post would give candidates a clear advantage over competitors when it comes to applications for training posts in the future.

Main duties of the job

Your hours will mainly be M-F (0900-1700), with occasional 0830 starts to support the post-take ward round. There is no formal out of hours commitment, but shifts may be available to any interested candidate.

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.

The Royal Hallamshire Hospital

The Northern General Hospital

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Weston Park Cancer Hospital

Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST1.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the point of application

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or components thereof.

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent
• Experience of working in the NHS of at least 12months duration including at least 3months within 1 of the following specialities. oGeneral Internal Medicine oRespiratory Medicine oCardiology oGastroenterology and Hepatology oCare of the Elderly oDiabetes and Endocrinology, oAcute Medicine or oPalliative Care
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Practical Procedural Skills equivalent to the level of Foundation Year 2 training

Desirable

• Evidenced intention to undertake further training in a medical specialty
• Experience of working in the NHS in Respiratory Medicine and/or Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Further experience in addition to that specified in the essential criteria
• Evidence of attendance at training or courses dealing with acute clinical situations, clinical prioritisation and handover.
• Evidence of relevant education or training related to risk management and/or reflective practice related to clinical incidents
• Practical Procedural Skills equivalent to completion of Internal Medical Stage 1 training

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Personal attributes
Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills

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