Senior Clinical Fellow in Care of the Elderly

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Coventry is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to enhance Elderly Care and contribute to medical education. This role requires 2 years of experience in acute or general medicine and offers comprehensive involvement in patient care and clinical governance. Join a valued team dedicated to high-quality healthcare and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience within acute or general medicine post-foundation training.

Responsibilities

• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under care.
• Work with colleagues to deliver Elderly Care.
• Contribute to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education.

Job description

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 15th August 2025

We are proud to offer a range of exciting opportunities for motivated doctors with an interest in Elderly Care, Frailty or General Internal Medicine. These posts offer development of knowledge and skills within a large acute teaching hospital and a 12-month fix-term contract.

As a Senior Clinical Fellow you will participate in a rota which will give you experience on the geriatric wards including the care of geriatric and general medical patients. You will be part of a Consultant led team of junior doctors and help lead and participate in ward rounds and board rounds. There will be the opportunity to actively support the Frailty SDEC service and Frailty Short Stay Ward. You will also participate in the general medical SPR on-call rota.

Successful applicants will need 2 years' experience within acute or general medicine post-foundation training. Doctors previously fulfilling these roles have been: trust grade doctors, those considering a change in specialty, and medical trainees completing OOPEs. The posts may also appeal to GPs wishing to develop a special interest. Our senior clinical fellows are a hugely valued group who work closely with the consultant body in all areas of our specialty.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care
• The appointees will be required to work with colleagues to deliver Elderly Care within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
• The appointees will be required to contribute to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
• Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. This includes providing senior support as part of the GIM rota, covering the hospital both in and out of hours.
• Leading the Cardiac Arrest team as part of GIM on-call duties and ensuring ALS qualification is up to date.
• Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
• Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit - this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.

For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management and Administrative

Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas. This will include writing discharge letters, results letters and referral letters.

Lead and manage the team through adaptable, visible and modest leadership to ensure a committed approach is achieved. Standards will need to be driven by improvements with clear and explicit direction, encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from those involved.

Produce and support solution-focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately.

Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.

Comply with Health and safety policies and procedures.

Clinical Audit and Governance

The post holder will have an objective team approach to and participation in the specialties efforts to monitor and improve standards and critical incident whilst actively supporting evidence-based guideline implementation.

Teaching

The post holder will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, paramedical, nursing and other appropriate staff. Providing honest and constructive feedback in a supportive learning environment, teaching by example and encourage trainees to be curious.

Person Specification

Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Meets all essential

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all desirable

Knowledge

Essential

• Meets all essential

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Meets all essential

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Meets all essential

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Meets all essential

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