Senior Clinical Fellow Acute and General Medicine

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated doctors for the role of Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute and General Medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in various medical specialties while working in a dynamic environment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive training culture, successful candidates will be part of a team that tackles a wide range of acute medical cases. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in medicine while making a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• At least four years of postgraduate experience in Acute or General Medicine.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine or related specialties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional development and assist in audit projects.
• Teach junior colleagues and participate in educational sessions.
• Liaise with nurses, patients, and senior staff.

Skills

Acute Medicine

General Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate Medical Training

Medical Degree

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow Acute and General Medicine

Employer: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Location: Woolwich, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 3 May 2025

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Discipline: Life Sciences, Medicine, Clinical

Position Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Result Type: Jobs

Job summary

We are seeking doctors with at least four years of postgraduate experience, particularly those who have worked in Acute, General, Emergency Medicine, or other acute medical specialties. The role involves joining our Trust as Senior Clinical Fellows at ST 3+ level, with a commitment to the General Medical on-call rota. We offer both permanent and fixed-term posts based on candidate preference.

This position is ideal for doctors considering a career in Medicine, offering broad experience in the Medical Specialty of their choice (e.g., Acute, Frailty, Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes and Endocrinology), along with comprehensive General Medicine exposure.

The posts are based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, featuring the busiest Emergency Department in South East London, serving a diverse population with a higher incidence of conditions like Malaria and Sickle Cell Disease.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic emergency team treating a wide spectrum of acute and emergency cases. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your experience in a supportive environment, with a strong training culture including academic time, weekly training, lectures, clinical supervision, and clinic attendance.

Main duties of the job

These posts complement our existing team of 19 middle-grade doctors within the Medical Division at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, including IMT3s, ST4+ trainees, and Trust Senior Clinical Fellows.

The current general medical on-call team includes 2 registrars covering 0800-2100 daily and overnight shifts from 2000-0900. When not on-call, there is flexibility to base your specialty training in areas such as Cardiology, Respiratory, Frailty, Acute Medicine, or Diabetes and Endocrinology, with at least 4 months in Acute Medicine.

Positions are available on a substantive or fixed-term basis for at least one year, with a typical rota frequency of 1:10 and up to 48 hours per week.

About us

Our staff are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of engagement through Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, staff networks, and leadership programs aimed at improving representation and inclusivity across various groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Maintain professional development
• Assist in audit projects
• Teach junior colleagues and students
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
• Monitor work hours with HR
• Participate in hospital inductions
• Comply with policies including dress code and leave
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, know limitations, and seek help when needed
• Liaise with nurses, junior doctors, patients, relatives, and senior staff

Specialty Experience

Depending on applicant interests, opportunities include:

• Cardiology: Echo, angiography, pacemaker
• Respiratory: NIV, EBUS, Pleural procedures
• Frailty: Falls, Movement Disorders, Acute frailty
• Acute Medicine: Ambulatory Care

For more details or informal visits, contact:

Dr Jeeva Kukanesen, Clinical Director for Acute & General Medicine, QEH

Email: [e-mail]