Job summary
Applications
are invited for Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) positions within the Specialty
and Integrated Medicine Care Clinical Service Unit at St Jamess University
Hospital, Leeds. They are ideally suited to post-Foundation Year 2 junior
doctors who have yet to decide their chosen career pathway or who are not yet
ready to enter a formal training scheme.
Our
JCF posts, which are fixed-term for 12-months from 6th August 2025, are
designed to provide excellent clinical training in Acute, General, and
Elderly Medicine.
Successful
applicants will be given an opportunity to work within our Same Day Emergency
Care (SDEC) service, on our Acute Medical Units, on our in-patient Specialty
Wards, and in our Centre for Reconditioning.
In
addition, the postholder will be asked to contribute to our exciting Research
and Innovation (R&I) programme, and will be supported to develop a
specialist interest in one (or more) of the following areas:
(a) Medical management
(b) Quality improvement
(c) Teaching and education
(d) Simulation
Each
JCF will be allocated a named Educational Supervisor with whom they will
develop a tailored training and R&I plan. This will involve ring-fenced
time to pursue their non-clinical interest.
Main duties of the job
Postholders
will contribute to all aspects of the Specialty and Integrated Medicine
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.
The
ideal applicants for these positions will therefore be able to demonstrate
excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able
to work cooperatively with colleagues across our multidisciplinary teams,
managing their time effectively. The successful applicant will be committed to
providing expert medical care, including discharge planning, in patients
presenting with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
In
addition to specialist interest time, opportunities will be provided for
education and continuing professional development each week.
Post-holders
will be asked to contribute to an out-of-hours rota providing cover for SDEC
and medical admissions.
About us
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical
Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together
cover Acute Internal Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Elderly Medicine,
Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine.
Excellent
experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill
patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust,
especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of specialist
out-patient clinics.
The
department is hard-working, friendly and co-operative. There is a strong focus
on continual improvement, multi-disciplinary teamwork, clinical excellence, and
patient safety and quality.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members
of our existing workf
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care
Clinical Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which
together cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine
(GIM), Elderly Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious
Diseases & Travel Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake most of
their clinical duties within their chosen parent specialty, they may be asked
to contribute to the care of patients in all of these areas from time-to-time.
Our
department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow
Wing. It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High
Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a
Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes &
Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases
& Travel Medicine Unit.
Excellent
experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill
patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
Trust, especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of
specialist out-patient clinics.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Completion of Foundation Year 2
competencies or equivalent. We would welcome applications from doctors with a
greater level of experience.
At least 6-months experience within
the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases.
Please
see Person Specification for further details
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 undertake essential administrative
duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and
liaising with colleagues in primary care.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied
healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team,
specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
You will be provided with ring-fenced
time to pursue a specialist interest in medical management, quality
improvement, teaching and education, or simulation.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
postholder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Foundation Year 2
trainee doctor (ST1 to ST2 equivalent). They will have access to supervision
and support from a Registrar and Consultant at all times.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Protected non-clinical time will be
provided.
There will be opportunity for
undergraduate teaching.
Study leave is available, at the
discretion of Educational Supervisors, for courses/training related to Acute,
General and Elderly Medicine, or Infectious.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care
Clinical Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which
together cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine
(GIM), Elderly Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious
Diseases & Travel Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake most of
their clinical duties within their chosen parent specialty, they may be asked
to contribute to the care of patients in all of these areas from time-to-time.
Our
department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow
Wing. It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High
Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a
Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes &
Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases
& Travel Medicine Unit.
Excellent
experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill
patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
Trust, especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of
specialist out-patient clinics.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Completion of Foundation Year 2
competencies or equivalent. We would welcome applications from doctors with a
greater level of experience.
At least 6-months experience within
the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases.
Please
see Person Specification for further details
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 undertake essential administrative
duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and
liaising with colleagues in primary care.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied
healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team,
specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
You will be provided with ring-fenced
time to pursue a specialist interest in medical management, quality
improvement, teaching and education, or simulation.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
postholder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Foundation Year 2
trainee doctor (ST1 to ST2 equivalent). They will have access to supervision
and support from a Registrar and Consultant at all times.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Protected non-clinical time will be
provided.
There will be opportunity for
undergraduate teaching.
Study leave is available, at the
discretion of Educational Supervisors, for courses/training related to Acute,
General and Elderly Medicine, or Infectious.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- At least 6-months' experience working within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases. Completion of Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent
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. Be eligible to work in the UK
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Holds the MRCP(UK) diploma.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- At least 6-months' experience working within the NHS in Acute, General or Elderly Medicine, or Infectious Diseases. Completion of Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent
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. Be eligible to work in the UK
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Holds the MRCP(UK) diploma.
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).
