Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute & Specialty Medicine

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in England is seeking Senior Clinical Fellows to provide care in Acute and Specialty Medicine. This role involves patient assessment, treatment, and supervision of junior staff. Candidates must have 4 years of postgraduate experience, completion of IMT2, and hold MRCP/PACES. The position offers opportunities for training and is subject to NHS pay scales.

Qualifications

• Must have completed IMT2 or equivalent.
• Demonstrate continuing competency in practical procedures.
• Experience in Acute and Specialty Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inpatient ward rounds and supervise junior colleagues.
• Assess patients and formulate treatment plans in clinics.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of patients

Teaching and training staff

Teamwork

Good clinical practice adherence

Education

MRCP/PACES

4 years postgraduate experience

Two years internal medicine training

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress via the CESR route. Applications are invited from candidates having completed IMT2 or equivalent who will provide care to patients in the Acute and Specialty Medicine wards. You will provide support to junior trainees and locally employed doctors, and in return receive training and support from a designated consultant. The posts are offered in a variety of specialties including Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly (including Orthogeriatrics and Frailty), Diabetes & Endocrinology, Respiratory, Stroke Medicine and Gastroenterology, depending on choice and availability. The Medicine Division operates activity cross-site; therefore clinical/outpatient work may be required on both Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. Participating in the GIM SpR/Middle Grade on call rota is also included.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting and referred to the specialty.
• Attend clinics, assess patients and formulate treatment plans, seeking consultant advice as appropriate.
• Conduct daily inpatient ward rounds and supervise more junior colleagues in taking forward treatment plans.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Be a good team member.
• Take part in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
• Ensure that guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
• Keep up to date in medical knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient.

Qualifications

• Senior Clinical Fellows to join the Medicine team at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals.
• You must have 4 years postgraduate experience, completed two years internal medicine training, and hold MRCP/PACES.
• You must be able to demonstrate continuing competency in the practical procedures that are required of an Internal Medicine year 3 trainee. These are appended to the job description. Please do not apply if you do not have this experience.

Additional Information

For new entrants into the NHS, pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.