Junior Clinical Fellow | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is offering two Junior Clinical Fellow positions focused on Sexual Health services. Applicants will manage patients in outpatient clinics and contribute to strategic health goals. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to build a career in Sexual Health or General Practice. The contract is for 12 months with potential for extension, and the Trust promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to pursue a career in Sexual Health.
• Ability to manage patients independently in outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Manage unselected patients with various sexual health needs.
• Contribute to sexual health strategy in line with national and local priorities.

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for 2 x highly motivated Junior Clinical Fellows. The posts are for a 12-month fixed term, with a possibility of a further 1-year extension within Integrated Sexual Health to work alongside a dynamic team of sexual health professionals at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Role and location

This post would be suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Sexual Health services or General Practice. The post is primarily outpatient based in genitourinary medicine and contraception clinics at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage unselected patients presenting with a variety of sexual health needs in outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to the sexual health strategy in line with National Strategies and Kent Public Health priorities, including meeting accessibility targets and population health goals.

Training and supervision

There will be training opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills under the supervision of senior staff.

Strategic goals

The successful applicant will contribute to our sexual health strategy in line with national strategies and local priorities, including: ending HIV transmission (UK 2030 Zero HIV Transmission), increasing Chlamydia testing in those aged < 25 years, and reducing unplanned pregnancy through availability of LARC contraception.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Facilities

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Flexible working

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Benefits and closing information

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.