Senior Clinical Fellow(short term)

Lewishamandgreenwich; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their dynamic Care of Older Adult team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical skills within a vibrant department dedicated to high standards of care. You will engage in various specialties while participating in the General Medicine rota, gaining invaluable experience in acute medicine. With a supportive educational supervisor, this position is perfect for those looking to build confidence and secure a specialty training post. Join a team that values engagement and diversity, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Completed core medical training or equivalent required.
• Experience in geriatrics and acute medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the acute General Medicine on-call rota.
• Gain experience in clinics dealing with stroke, falls, and dementia.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Geriatrics

Acute Medicine

Communication Skills

Education

Core Medical Training

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Clinical Fellow (short term) role at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are offering an exciting fixed-term opportunity to become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team within the Care of Older Adult department at our Lewisham site. Successful applicants will be able to develop individualised educational goals, including experience within specialty clinical areas supporting the Care of Older Adult curriculum. Successful candidates will have access to all teaching opportunities alongside the HEE trainees.

We welcome motivated applicants to join the Care of Older Adult team, working alongside a dedicated therapy team. During this role, you will participate in the acute General Medicine on-call rota.

If you are seeking experience in medical/care of older adult specialties and wish to develop sub-specialty interests, this position is ideal. As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will enhance your confidence and be supported by an educational supervisor to assist with CV development, aiming to secure a specialty training post.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a trust committed to delivering high standards of acute and ongoing care to our older adult population. The post is for 4 months.

It offers a chance to develop skills within an active Geriatrics department while gaining acute medicine experience. The role includes participation in the General Medicine Rota with approximately 1:12 on-call duties.

Additionally, there are opportunities to gain experience in clinics dealing with stroke, falls, Parkinson’s disease, frailty, surgical liaison, and dementia. This role is suitable for those who have completed core medical training (or equivalent) and are looking to gain further experience to complete exams or build confidence before starting specialty training.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity benefits our patients. Our EDI initiatives foster a culture of engagement, including four staff networks, a corporate EDI team, and various programs and events aligned with our five key aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels across diverse backgrounds and identities.
2. Widening access and employability.
3. Enhancing the experience of staff with disabilities.
4. Improving EDI literacy and confidence through training.
5. Mainstreaming equality initiatives.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Dr Jessica Gossage
Job Title: Clinical Director for Care of Older Adults
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Seniority Level

• Internship

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care