Job summary
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW x2 posts
Acute Medicine
We are excited to be able to recruit to a Senior Clinical Fellow post.
We are looking for proactive, a forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our growing Acute Team.
Senior Clinical Fellow post is for 40 hours per week. This posts are included in the Acute Team 7 day rota. There are no GIM on-call commitments although they can be added on an ad-hoc or rota basis if desired
You will work alongside an experienced team of Consultants, other Middle Grades, Junior medical staff, ACPs, and Physician Associates as well as an experienced multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision, of patients in ED, AMU, AFU, CDU etc.
- Expected to attend consultant ward rounds; present cases, and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients.
- Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection, and attend clinical governance / audit meetings.
- Provide middle grade support to the junior medical team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision, of patients within Acute Medicine.
- Expected to attend consultant ward rounds; present cases, and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients.
- Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection, and attend clinical governance / audit meetings.
- Provide middle grade support to the junior medical team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision, of patients within Acute Medicine.
- Expected to attend consultant ward rounds; present cases, and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients.
- Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection, and attend clinical governance / audit meetings.
- Provide middle grade support to the junior medical team.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBCHB
- MRCP Part 1
- GMC Registration
- PLAB
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years medical experience- Essential
- Any medicinal speciality 12 months minimum
Desirable
- UK experience
- Acute Medicine experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Basic procedural skills - bloods, cannula, blood gas, catheter, NG
- ALS
Desirable
- Advanced Procedural skills - Lumbar puncture, ascitic tap, ascitic drain, pleural aspiration chest drain
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
- Providing/organising teaching/medical student teaching/lectures
- evidence of Audit/ Quality Improvement
Leadership/Management
Desirable
- Leading any groups/teaching/organising rotas
Clinical Governacne
Essential
- Reporting errors, learning from errors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBCHB
- MRCP Part 1
- GMC Registration
- PLAB
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years medical experience- Essential
- Any medicinal speciality 12 months minimum
Desirable
- UK experience
- Acute Medicine experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Basic procedural skills - bloods, cannula, blood gas, catheter, NG
- ALS
Desirable
- Advanced Procedural skills - Lumbar puncture, ascitic tap, ascitic drain, pleural aspiration chest drain
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
- Providing/organising teaching/medical student teaching/lectures
- evidence of Audit/ Quality Improvement
Leadership/Management
Desirable
- Leading any groups/teaching/organising rotas
Clinical Governacne
Essential
- Reporting errors, learning from errors
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).
