Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking two Senior Clinical Fellows in General Medicine to join their esteemed team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage in-patients and support junior staff while also engaging in outpatient clinics. With a focus on clinical excellence and continuous improvement, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation in patient care. If you are dedicated to advancing your medical career in a supportive setting, this position is tailored for you. Join a team that is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and making a tangible impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC and a licence to practise is required.
• Experience at CT3 / IMT3 / ST3 level or equivalent in a relevant medical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-patients under general medicine consultants.
• Support junior colleagues and attend outpatient clinics.

Skills

Clinical Management

Patient Care

Teaching Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

MRCP/MRCPI

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is seeking to appoint two Senior Clinical Fellows in General Medicine (IMT3/ST3+ equivalent) beginning August 2025 for a 12 month fixed term contract until end of July 2026. The post does not attract a National Training Number.As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

The duties of these posts are equivalent to IMT3/ST3+ level. Successful completion of MRCP and 12 months experience at IMT2/equivalent is essential.

Any further vacancies that arise during the advertising period for this grade will be considered from this advert.

Main duties of the job

The ST3-level clinical duties will include in-patient duties as part of a team managing patients admitted under general medicine consultants. This will include providing support to junior colleagues. There will be the opportunity to attend out-patient clinics. Depending on interest successful candidates may have the opportunity to be involved with specialist referrals.

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.

The Royal Hallamshire Hospital

The Northern General Hospital

Weston Park Cancer Hospital

Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

General Medicine sits within the Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Respiratory Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology (GRaDE) Care Group. For further information please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP/MRCPI

Clinical experience

• Experience of previous substantive employment in the NHS as a doctor (excluding periods of unpaid Clinical attachment/s)
• Experience at CT3 / IMT3 / ST3 level/Equivalent or above in a relevant medical speciality
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
• Training in teaching methods
• Evidence of successful feedback from teaching

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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