Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine or Geriatrics

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

We are very pleased to offer appointment to the post of junior clinical fellow in Medicineat the Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Barnet Hospital and offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to joina committed team of consultants and junior doctors in these well-developed services.

Barnet Hospital is a busy District General Hospital which is renowned for being anexcellent place to work and train.We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to work in the Department of Medicine. Wehave opportunities to work on our Acute and Geriatric wards, and on our newly createdhot floor; which works in collaboration with ED to avoid admissions by providing a rapidassessment and treatment.

The applicants can be part of the medical SHO on-call rota, which will give excellent experience in dealing with acute medical admissions. This post is an ideal opportunity to broaden experience in medicine, while deciding on a career path. The candidate will besupported with Clinical and Educational supervision as well as a range of learningopportunities through the very active Education Centre.

Please note - this post falls under the 2002 Hospital Medical and Dental staff terms andconditions. It is a trust grade role, and not a recognised training post.

Main duties of the job

Alongside the education role, the post holder will be part of the Acute Medicine team or Geriatric team (please specify which speciality you are applying for) which will include working on the 'Hot Floor', seeing patients in same day emergency care, on the acute admissions unit, and out-of-hours reviews of medical inpatients. This is within a friendly and supportive team with consultant supervision and providing opportunities for workplace-based assessments, learning procedures and developing clinical skills. The post holder will be welcome to attend the wide and varied programme of educational meetings, and can access teaching specific to postgraduate exams if relevant. The appointed doctor will be part of the medical on-call rota, at either SHO or Registrar level depending on qualifications and prior experience.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7101994-A

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • Satisfactory complete of foundation training

Desirable

  • Further experience after completion of foundation training
  • Postgraduate qualification in teaching

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching experience to include bedside teaching and small group and classrooom
  • Awareness and involvement in planning for MBBS teaching during the COVID19 pandemic

Desirable

  • Experience as faculty member in simulation (team based and clinical skills)

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Effective team member
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability to take the lead where necessary

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Time management
  • Flexibility
  • Commitment to education and training
  • Commitment to personal development
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • Satisfactory complete of foundation training

Desirable

  • Further experience after completion of foundation training
  • Postgraduate qualification in teaching

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching experience to include bedside teaching and small group and classrooom
  • Awareness and involvement in planning for MBBS teaching during the COVID19 pandemic

Desirable

  • Experience as faculty member in simulation (team based and clinical skills)

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Effective team member
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Ability to take the lead where necessary

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Time management
  • Flexibility
  • Commitment to education and training
  • Commitment to personal development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Sheena Fernando

sheena.fernando@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7101994-A

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ


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