Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Geriatric Medicine department as a Clinical Fellow working at ST1/2 Level.
A number of posts are available, for commencement in August 2025, for 12 months duration. All posts will include an element of out of hours working. Where individuals have the relevant experience and competencies then this will include contribution to the general internal medicine hospital out of hours rota. Individuals who have not been able to gain those competencies whilst working as clinical fellows in the directorate will be expected to contribute in other ways, for example Frailty Unit evening or weekend shifts. This will be discussed at the point of offer.
The successful candidates would join one of the ward teams at either the Northern General or Royal Hallamshire hospitals. Some posts may move between wards and teams depending on the needs of the directorate at the time, for example to staff a winter surge ward.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
The post holder will work closely with colleagues to provide safe and holistic patient care.
Teaching Duties All post holders will be expected to contribute to teaching and educational activities within the department. A greater proportion of these would be expected from post-holders choosing a pattern than includes 10% non-clinical time. It is anticipated the majority of the educational activities delivered will be on the ward (at the bedside) rather than in non-clinical classroom formats. However, there are a number of Geriatric medicine classroom-based teaching days across the year to which we would also encourage post holders with appropriate aptitude for teaching to contribute. We also have other trainee healthcare professionals in the department (trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners for example) and opportunities to organise and deliver bespoke teaching activities for these groups may arise.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
- The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
- The Northern General Hospital
- Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
- Weston Park Cancer Hospital
- Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the job description, which outlines the duties of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
- Completion or partial completion of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
- Further qualification in Geriatric medicine (eg diploma or SCE)
- Valid Advanced Life Support qualification (for posts with on call commitment)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 24 months experience of working in the NHS in a fixed term or substantive post.
- Minimum 4 months experience of working in Geriatric Medicine in the NHS
- Successful completion of Foundation training or equivalent
- Recognition of common geriatric medicine presentations and experience of managing these
- Experience of managing patients at the end of life including discussion of resuscitation and advanced care planning
Desirable
- Current/very recent experience of working in Geriatric Medicine.
- Experience of OOH work in GIM in the NHS at a level above Foundation
- Familiarity with STH EPR
- Experience of MDT working including board rounds on a day to day basis
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students, resident doctors and / or other members of the healthcare team
Desirable
- Experience of designing and delivering and evaluating medical education sessions
- Experience of teaching other trainee health professions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
- Good time management skills
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Evidence of participation in geriatric medicine CME/CPD
- Membership of the British Geriatric Society
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of QI or audit participation in past 12 months
- Evidence of appraisal or ARCP within an appropriate time scale (within the past 12 months if working in the NHS and within the past 24 months if not)
Desirable
- Demonstrates involvement in a QI project/audit relating to geriatrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
Desirable
- Completion or partial completion of Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
- Further qualification in Geriatric medicine (eg diploma or SCE)
- Valid Advanced Life Support qualification (for posts with on call commitment)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 24 months experience of working in the NHS in a fixed term or substantive post.
- Minimum 4 months experience of working in Geriatric Medicine in the NHS
- Successful completion of Foundation training or equivalent
- Recognition of common geriatric medicine presentations and experience of managing these
- Experience of managing patients at the end of life including discussion of resuscitation and advanced care planning
Desirable
- Current/very recent experience of working in Geriatric Medicine.
- Experience of OOH work in GIM in the NHS at a level above Foundation
- Familiarity with STH EPR
- Experience of MDT working including board rounds on a day to day basis
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students, resident doctors and / or other members of the healthcare team
Desirable
- Experience of designing and delivering and evaluating medical education sessions
- Experience of teaching other trainee health professions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
- Good time management skills
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Evidence of participation in geriatric medicine CME/CPD
- Membership of the British Geriatric Society
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of QI or audit participation in past 12 months
- Evidence of appraisal or ARCP within an appropriate time scale (within the past 12 months if working in the NHS and within the past 24 months if not)
Desirable
- Demonstrates involvement in a QI project/audit relating to geriatrics
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
