Job summary
The successful applicant will be a doctor wishing to develop their skills and knowledge of Medicine for Older People. This post would give excellent and broad experience for a pre-IMT or pre-registrar candidate. It would also be a great opportunity for a candidate interested in GP training to gain additional skills or a special interest.
The post will be whole-time (part time or job share will be considered, please contact to discuss).
The successful appointee will join the existing medical teams providing Medicine for Older People inpatient care.
Main duties of the job
The clinical fellow post available is detailed below. The post will start August 2025
Clinical: Ward based duties to include routine review of patients, progressing care, prescribing, requesting and evaluating relevant tests, liaising with all medical and allied health professionals. The post-holders will have a Consultant Clinical Supervisor and encouraged to follow the training curriculum, including participation in an appraisal. There will also be opportunities to attend clinics, undertake relevant procedures. The role will offer the opportunity to rotate between the Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU) the acute Medicine for Older People wards and the no criteria to reside wards.
Education: There are educational opportunities throughout the working week including clinical governance, frailty and liaison work.
Other opportunities include participating in departmental mortality and morbidity meetings, teaching, audits or quality improvement projects with support and supervision.
About us
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' - our staff are proud to deliver excellent care. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
A digital exemplar- Being appointed as a Global Digital Exemplar means we can realise this vision by implementing digital technologies that will help us to transform the way we work and how we relate to our colleagues, patients and partner organizations. Sustainable healthcare - We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world. Climate change is labelled as the greatest threat to health in the 21st century, with a range of conditions related to heat, cold, extreme weather and air pollution predicted to rise.
To lead the way in healthcare the Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030. Access to further opportunities with the Trust - Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and earn on the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All job descriptions are subject to review. Post holders are expected to be flexible and be prepared to carry out any similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.
For the Full detailed job description please see the attached documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
All job descriptions are subject to review. Post holders are expected to be flexible and be prepared to carry out any similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined. The Line Manager, in consultation with the post holder will undertake any review.
For the Full detailed job description please see the attached documents
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate in cardiac arrest
- Good clinical judgement
- Understand Audit/governance processes
Desirable
- Experience in Frailty, Parkinson's and Bone Health.
- Designed or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
- Flexibility
- Critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
- Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Desirable
- Ability to take on administrative roles within the department
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- 2 Years full-time hospital service as a trainee in foundation grade role
- At least 2 years experience of working within the NHS
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Evidence of interest in Medicine for Older People
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate in cardiac arrest
- Good clinical judgement
- Understand Audit/governance processes
Desirable
- Experience in Frailty, Parkinson's and Bone Health.
- Designed or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
- Flexibility
- Critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
- Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Desirable
- Ability to take on administrative roles within the department
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- 2 Years full-time hospital service as a trainee in foundation grade role
- At least 2 years experience of working within the NHS
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Evidence of interest in Medicine for Older People
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
