Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute & Specialty Medicine

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South West London is seeking Senior Clinical Fellows to join the Medicine team. Candidates must have MRCP/PACES and 4 years postgraduate experience. This is an exciting opportunity to gain further specialty experience across various medical fields. The role includes patient care, supporting junior staff, and participation in on-call rotas. Suitable for candidates applying for national selection. Closing date for applications is 23 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• You must have MRCP/PACES and 4 years postgraduate experience.
• Continuing competency in necessary practical procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in Acute and Specialty Medicine wards.
• Support junior trainees and provide clinical supervision.
• Participate in GIM SpR/Middle Grade on-call rota.

Skills

MRCP/PACES certification

Continuing competency in practical procedures

Good team collaboration

Education

4 years postgraduate experience

Completed two years internal medicine training

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

We are looking for 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.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to gain further specialty/acute experience. These posts would be suitable for a candidate in the process of applying for national selection for a training post. This is also an excellent opportunity for individuals to work with us to progress via the CESR route.

Role and Responsibilities

Applications are invited from candidates having completed IMT2 or equivalent who will provide care to patients in the Acute and Specialty Medicine wards. Providing support to junior trainees and locally employed doctors, you will 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 sites at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

• Participating in the GIM SpR/Middle Grade on call rota.
• 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.
• Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds, and supervising more junior colleagues in taking forward treatment plans.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Being a good team member.
• Take part in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
• Make sure 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.

About the Trust and Sites

We are a large acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. We have two Acute Hospitals, one in Epsom and one in Carshalton; a dedicated children’s Hospital, Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; South West London Elective Orthopaedic Hospital (SWLEOC); one hospital at Sutton and a Private Patient Unit.

The main responsibilities are described within the detailed job description/person specification attached.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025