Senior Clinical Fellow - Medicine

NHS; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Uxbridge seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medicine to manage ward inpatients and supervise junior staff. The position requires an MBBS or equivalent and eligibility for GMC registration. Responsibilities include consultant-led ward rounds, patient management, and participation in clinical audit activities. This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 6 months with a competitive salary between £44,170 and £67,610 per annum.

Qualifications

• Competent in physical examination and history taking.
• Able to prioritize clinical needs.
• Understands current clinical issues in general medicine.

Responsibilities

• Consultant led ward rounds and management of patients.
• Supervise the junior team and manage inpatients.
• Participate in audit and governance activities.

Skills

MBBS or equivalent

Competent in basic procedures

Basic IT skills

Demonstrate leadership

Education

Eligible for full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Medicine

The Hillingdon Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity to join our trust Clinical Fellow Programme. This offers an opportunity for those working at a staff grade/registrar level.

This is a 6 month fixed term post. The Trust is exploring the opportunity for these post holders to join the North-West London CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) Programme.

Main duties

Daily activity will include consultant led ward rounds and management of patients and supervision of the junior team. The post holder will be supported by FY2 and IMT Trainees and will have direct consultant level support.

The post holder will have responsibility for ward inpatients and, as such, will be expected to attend board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. He/she will help supervise the ward juniors, help manage the inpatients and help coordinate their discharge planning. The post holder will participate in audit and governance activities of the ward and help deliver teaching and training to junior colleagues, medical students and physician associates.

The post holder will also support the management of patients in virtual ward and other associated duties where applicable.

About us

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum incl HCA £2,162

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 394-073MS25

Job locations: The Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Lane Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3NN

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as the Senior Clinical Fellow.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC registration and licence to practice
• Competent in basic procedures, physical examination, history taking, infection control
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in general medicine
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Basic IT skills, i.e. able to handle e-mails and presentations
• Demonstrate leadership, team player, flexibility and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Health Road

Hillingdon

UB8 3NN