Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine/Gastroenterology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a medical professional for a fixed term position until August 2026. The role involves clinical responsibilities including maintaining patient records and participating in teaching. Candidates should have GMC registration and a background in General Medicine. This position offers opportunities for specialization in Gastroenterology and supports career development in a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working.
• Broad based experience in General Medicine.
• Experience of NHS with knowledge of UK hospital systems.
• Knowledge and participation in CPD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical checking and maintain patient clinical notes.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical staff.
• Take part in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Team approach and multi-disciplinary working

Competence in Acute General Medicine

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Education

MBBS or recognised equivalent

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

4 years full time postgraduate training

Job description

This post is fixed term until 4th August 2026

The post holder will be required to undertake clinical checking, maintain accurate patient clinical notes, with prompt completion of discharge summaries.

Assist in the teaching and training of Resident Medical Staff and undergraduate students and participate in regular audit meetings.

Main duties of the job

The holder of the post will be accountable to the Consultant Physician and Hospital Director within General Medicine. This is a fixed term contract and you will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking General Medicine service. You will be part of the medical oncall team and you will be supported and encouraged to develop a specialist interest in Gastroenterology. This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but need some more time/experience, those working towards MRCP/CESR (you will be supported to complete these) or those who have decided to enter a non-training post. You will be expected to partake in Gastroenterology ward rounds and out-patient clinics. You will be supported to develop skills in gastroenterology techniques. You will be encouraged to develop a portfolio to reflect your developing skills. You will be supported in performing appropriate quality improvement projects and audits. You will be encouraged to organise and support teaching including ECG workshops.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices), dental practices (including four orthodontic), 97 community pharmacies, 43 general ophthalmic practices and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers. Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please see below links to some useful information

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Person Specification

English

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• 4 years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty.
• MBBS or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub speciality service
• Additional clinical qualifications

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Broad based experience in General Medicine
• Experience of NHS with knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Competence in Acute General Medicine

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• MRCP 2 level, paces pending or full membership MRCP

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Research

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evident so as to improve clinical outcomes.

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

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