Clinical Fellow in General Medicine

Job summary

Medical Specialties - Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Diabetes & Endocrine, Cardiology, Acute Medicine, Older Persons Services, Stroke and Rheumatology

Clinical Fellow (ST 3-5 level)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Clinical Fellow in General Medicine as part of the Medical Specialties Directorate to join our team until 3rd August 2027 at University Hospitals Dorset. The successful candidates will be at the forefront of developing our Medical Specialties and associated specialist areas.

The post will give dedicated training in one of the General Medical specialties, participating in the General Medicine and Older Persons Services on call. It is suitable for those with at least two years in Medicine at SHO equivalent grade or above.

We are a multidisciplinary team that is keen to support our speciality doctors in their career development, especially with any management, QI and educational opportunities that they may wish to pursue.

These posts are not recognised training posts however there are excellent teaching and postgraduate facilities. The post holders will be encouraged to attend a wide range of education meetings at lunchtimes throughout the week, and clinical experience will be gained from the Department's own educational programme.

The posts are backfilling deanary gaps.

The relevant person to speak to in the first instance is Dr Sophie Tuhey 0300 019 2483

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP

Desirable

• Paces
• ALS Provider

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years in Medicine at SHO equivalent grade or above
• Worked in the NHS not including clinical attachment

Desirable

• Previous ST3-5 level experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound general medicine knowledge, able to manage a wide variety of acute medical emergencies