Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

MT03 - Rotational Junior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for Junior Clinical Fellows (ST1/2 equivalent) for our divisional rotational role that rotates every 4 months through Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine and HSEP (Health services for Elderly People) to commence in August 2026 subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Full GMC registration is required. It would be desirable to have previous medical or acute medical experience.

The post would be well suited to those looking to bridge the gap between foundation and speciality training or for trainees and junior clinical fellows who simply wish to gain more experience in adult acute and general medicine. The post allows candidates to rotate through Emergency medicine, Acute and General medicine and Elderly Care (HSEP) .

This position is also ideal for those interested in strengthening their clinical knowledge and experience, taking advantage of a full range of in-house educational opportunities all whilst simultaneously enhancing your portfolio. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and innovative team to further enhance the delivery of unscheduled care within our acute/geriatric medical wards and ED.

The hospital is well situated in Hampstead, bordering the centre of London, in excellent and unparalleled surroundings catering to leisure, lifestyle and urban pursuits.

Main duties of the job

The post will rotate every 4 months through these specialties. We feel this will be of great value to anyone seeking a career in medical specialties or Emergency medicine.

The Division of Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine and HSEP offers;

Co-located CT scanning, on site x-ray, full diagnostic laboratory services,

  • Acute assessment unit, Acute medical ward (8N), HSEP wards,
  • EM Led Same Day Emergency Care
  • Medical SDEC facilities
  • TREAT - Triage and Rapid Elderly Assessment Team
  • Consultant supervision cover from 8:00 am to 11pm 7 days a week. - EM
  • Consultant led ward rounds and clinics in Acute Medicine and HSEP
  • Dedicated Paediatric ED with 24/7 senior level paediatric cover
  • 30-bedded AAU ward with integrated MDT working with Acute medicine and elderly care.
  • Urgent care centre for injuries, minor illness with an integrated GP hub
  • Specialist services clinics - Parkinsons, Falls, Medical SDEC care, HOT clinics (admission avoidance).

About us

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcome, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties and building a stronger organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Per Annum + London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7825104

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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 and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full UK GMC Registration with licence to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

  • Post Graduate (eg MRCEM,MRCP etc)

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively

Desirable

  • ALS, ATLS and APL
  • Audit skills

Experience

Essential

  • Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences

Desirable

  • Experience at SHO grade

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Flexibility
  • Able to work in high intensity shift system
  • Management and administration skills
  • Able to work cooperatively in an MDT format
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full UK GMC Registration with licence to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

  • Post Graduate (eg MRCEM,MRCP etc)

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good Clinical skills and broad clinical knowledge
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Safe care; Clinical knowledge; Clinical Judgement; Practical skills; Work effectively

Desirable

  • ALS, ATLS and APL
  • Audit skills

Experience

Essential

  • Completed and accredited Foundation Year 1 competences

Desirable

  • Experience at SHO grade

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Flexibility
  • Able to work in high intensity shift system
  • Management and administration skills
  • Able to work cooperatively in an MDT format

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

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Mr Nish Amin

nishal.amin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Per Annum + London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7825104

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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