Job summary
Applications are invited from doctors who will have completed Foundation Training or Internal Medicine Training by August 2023 to fill a Junior Clinical Fellow vacancy in a medical specialty or rotating between specialties.
Main duties of the job
The Junior Clinical Fellow postholders are needed to provide ward cover on wards either in Arrowe Park Hospital or Clatterbridge Hospital. Some of the fellows will work on the new innovative Frailty Virtual ward supporting patients in their own homes.
Some but not all of the postholders will be rostered to participate in the acute medical take rota at Arrowe Park Hospital.
There are plenty of opportunities for doctors looking for purely 9 to 5 work Monday to Friday.
It is essential that all post holders are ALS trained and able to deal with medical emergencies. Postholders should have a strong medical background and must have at least completed a 2 year foundation training programme. Applications are also welcome from candidates who have completed Internal Medicine Training.
The Junior Clinical Fellow postholders are paid according to the salary associated with the work schedule for the duties of the post that they fill.
These posts will all start with a trust induction which includes training on the Cerner IT system.
The posts are initially for 12 months but can be extended.
All post holders are provided with a trust e portfolio which supports collection of supporting information for annual appraisal / revalidation activity which is based on a trust ARCP process for all trust employed doctors each summer.
All post holders will receive a study leave allowance for time and expenses to attend relevant courses and conferences.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached documentation.
Applications for these posts are to be made via TRAC.
Please use the application form to highlight your previous teaching experience and what you seek to achieve in this post.
Virtual interviews will be undertaken via TEAMS in late May / early June
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached documentation.
Applications for these posts are to be made via TRAC.
Please use the application form to highlight your previous teaching experience and what you seek to achieve in this post.
Virtual interviews will be undertaken via TEAMS in late May / early June
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Completion of part or all of MRCP or an alternative post graduate examination
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training in the UK
Desirable
- Post foundation experience in Medicine or Critical Care
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Proven experience of Quality Improvement
Life Support
Essential
Desirable
- ALS Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
Team Work
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in medical education
IT skills
Essential
- Skilled in the use of Office and other IT packages
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing bespoke IT solutions to enhance patient care
Communication
Essential
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Completion of part or all of MRCP or an alternative post graduate examination
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training in the UK
Desirable
- Post foundation experience in Medicine or Critical Care
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Proven experience of Quality Improvement
Life Support
Essential
Desirable
- ALS Instructor status on the generic instructor's course
Team Work
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Formal training or qualification in medical education
IT skills
Essential
- Skilled in the use of Office and other IT packages
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing bespoke IT solutions to enhance patient care
Communication
Essential
- The ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients and colleagues.
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
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).
