Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine

Integrated Care System; Swansea; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health institution in Swansea seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine. This 12-month position requires full GMC registration and at least 2 years of postgraduate training in General Internal Medicine. Responsibilities include participating in on-call duties and engaging in clinical audits. The salary ranges from £46,324 to £71,814 per annum, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of postgraduate training in General Internal Medicine.
• Knowledge and participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Understanding of core clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in general medical on-call duties.
• Engage in clinical audits to improve practice.
• Teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates.

Skills

Clinical skills typical of a middle-grade doctor

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Participation in clinical audits

Experience managing unselected medical emergency admissions

Willingness to teach

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine

Do you share our health board values: caring for each other, working together, and always improving? If so, we would love for you to join Swansea Bay University HB.

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine at Swansea Bay University Health Board. These are 12-month posts from 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026.

The posts will be based at Singleton or Morriston Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The department of Medicine at Swansea Bay UHB is recruiting multiple Senior Clinical Fellows with training in the following sub-specialties:

• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Acute Medicine
• Care of the Elderly
• Stroke Medicine
• Renal
• Haematology
• Palliative Care
• Rheumatology
• Infectious Diseases
• Neurology

These are fixed-term posts for 12 months due to funding. You will participate in general medical on-call duties on the appropriate rota at Singleton or Morriston Hospital. Further details can be provided at interview or upon request. You will be required to work a full shift pattern with prospective cover.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board serves approximately 390,000 people in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 staff. We partner with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science, and the Institute of Life Science. Our hospitals include Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital, along with community resource centres providing outpatient services.

Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, located on Swansea Bay, offering a vibrant city life, beautiful beaches on the Gower Peninsula, and excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National Pool and Liberty Stadium.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information, please refer to the full job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
• MRCP or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• At least 2 years of postgraduate training (full-time or equivalent) in General Internal Medicine
• Knowledge and participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Clinical skills typical of a middle-grade doctor
• Experience managing unselected medical emergency admissions
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)

Clinical Governance

• Participation in clinical audits and understanding their role in improving practice
• Understanding of core clinical governance principles
• Knowledge of risk management

Research & Training

• Experience in critical appraisal of evidence
• Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience initiating and completing research projects with publications
• Organizing medical education programs and training trainers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £46,324 to £71,814 per annum, pro-rata.