Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) position
within the Urgent Care Clinical Service Unit at St Jamess University Hospital,
Leeds. The post, which is fixed-term for 12-months from 6th August 2025, is
designed to provide excellent clinical training in Acute Internal Medicine with
a focus on Same Day Emergency Care. There will also be an opportunity to
contribute to QIP and service development within the department. Applicants
must have completed Internal Medicine Year 3 training (or equivalent) and be
confident to work at Registrar-level.
Main duties of the job
Post-holders will contribute to all aspects of our service. We expect a
particular focus on:
Good clinical care.
Maintaining good medical practice.
Good relationships and communication with patients.
Good working relationships with colleagues.
Good teaching and training.
Professional behaviour and probity.
Opportunities will be provided to lead on service development and
quality improvement projects.
About us
You will join the Urgent Care Clinical Service Unit (CSU) at St Jamess
University Hospital (SJUH) which comprises Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) and
Emergency medicine (EM). Although post-holders will undertake most of their
clinical duties within the Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), they may be
asked to contribute to the care of medical patients on the acute medicine
admission units and in the Emergency Department.
Our department at SJUH is currently based in Chancellors Wing. It
comprises two Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High Observation
Unit (HOBS)) and a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a Medical Unit
and Older Persons Unit) co-located with the Emergency Department.
Excellent experience will be provided in ambulatory care, admission
avoidance, the management of acutely ill patients, on-going in-patient care,
and discharge planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Internal
Medicine Year 3 trainee doctor (ST3+ equivalent). They will always have access
to supervision and support from a consultant.
DUTIES OF THE POST
To ensure high quality and safe care of patients within the department
resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing
patients, organising investigations, and acting on results, initiating and
changing treatment, and speaking to patients and their relatives/carers about
their illness and clinical progress.
To work collaboratively with colleagues in Emergency Medicine to promote
alternatives to admission and to maximise the opportunities for Same Day
Emergency Care.
To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing,
writing electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary
care.
Supporting the smooth running of the Virtual Acute Medical Unit.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working
collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including
a large team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
You will be provided with a tailored job plan in which time will be
provided to lead on service development projects within SDEC.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Protected non-clinical time will be provided as described.
There will be opportunity for undergraduate teaching.
Study leave is available, at the discretion of Educational Supervisors,
for courses/training related to AIM and GIM.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Internal
Medicine Year 3 trainee doctor (ST3+ equivalent). They will always have access
to supervision and support from a consultant.
DUTIES OF THE POST
To ensure high quality and safe care of patients within the department
resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing
patients, organising investigations, and acting on results, initiating and
changing treatment, and speaking to patients and their relatives/carers about
their illness and clinical progress.
To work collaboratively with colleagues in Emergency Medicine to promote
alternatives to admission and to maximise the opportunities for Same Day
Emergency Care.
To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing,
writing electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary
care.
Supporting the smooth running of the Virtual Acute Medical Unit.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working
collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including
a large team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
You will be provided with a tailored job plan in which time will be
provided to lead on service development projects within SDEC.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Protected non-clinical time will be provided as described.
There will be opportunity for undergraduate teaching.
Study leave is available, at the discretion of Educational Supervisors,
for courses/training related to AIM and GIM.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of Foundation and Internal Medicine Training Year 1 and 2 competences, in line with GMC standards. At least 6 months experience working in Acute and General Internal Medicine at registrar level (IM3+) by the time of intended start date.
- Involvement in a quality improvement or service development project
- Good understanding of the principles of Same Day Emergency Care.
Desirable
- 12 months experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of working in SDEC.
- Eligibility, fitness to practice and language skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Completion of the MRCP(UK) diploma
Eligibility, fitness to practice and language skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, academic, and personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of skills in the management of the acute unselected medical take
- Valid ALS certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Previous involvement in research
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of Foundation and Internal Medicine Training Year 1 and 2 competences, in line with GMC standards. At least 6 months experience working in Acute and General Internal Medicine at registrar level (IM3+) by the time of intended start date.
- Involvement in a quality improvement or service development project
- Good understanding of the principles of Same Day Emergency Care.
Desirable
- 12 months experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of working in SDEC.
- Eligibility, fitness to practice and language skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Completion of the MRCP(UK) diploma
Eligibility, fitness to practice and language skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, academic, and personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of skills in the management of the acute unselected medical take
- Valid ALS certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Previous involvement in research
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).
