Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has an opportunity for three Junior Clinical Fellows at ST1 level to join the team starting in August 2025 (or sooner by mutual agreement). The posts are:
- Clinical Fellow for Postgraduate Education (Respiratory Medicine)
- Clinical Fellow for Undergraduate Education (Respiratory Medicine)
- Clinical Fellow for Education and Teaching (Diabetes and Endocrinology)
These posts do not award a National Training Number. However, these posts would be ideal for individuals considering pursuing a career in Respiratory Medicine or Diabetes and Endocrinology. These posts are suitable for candidates who have completed at least Foundation Training Programme or equivalent. 12 months NHS experience is essential of which at least 3 months needs to be in Medicine. Completion of MRCP (or components thereof) is desirable but not essential. The experience and skills obtained in the post would give candidates a clear advantage over competitors when it comes to applications for training posts in the future.
Main duties of the job
Your hours will mainly be M-F (0900-1700), with occasional 0830 starts to support the post-take ward round. There is no formal out of hours commitment, but shifts may be available to any interested candidate.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST1.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST1.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the point of application
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or components thereof.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS of at least 12months duration including at least 3months within 1 of the following specialities. oGeneral Internal Medicine oRespiratory Medicine oCardiology oGastroenterology and Hepatology oCare of the Elderly oDiabetes and Endocrinology, oAcute Medicine or oPalliative Care
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Practical Procedural Skills equivalent to the level of Foundation Year 2 training
Desirable
- Evidenced intention to undertake further training in a medical specialty
- Experience of working in the NHS in Respiratory Medicine and/or Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Further experience in addition to that specified in the essential criteria
- Evidence of attendance at training or courses dealing with acute clinical situations, clinical prioritisation and handover.
- Evidence of relevant education or training related to risk management and/or reflective practice related to clinical incidents
- Practical Procedural Skills equivalent to completion of Internal Medical Stage 1 training
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the point of application
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or components thereof.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS of at least 12months duration including at least 3months within 1 of the following specialities. oGeneral Internal Medicine oRespiratory Medicine oCardiology oGastroenterology and Hepatology oCare of the Elderly oDiabetes and Endocrinology, oAcute Medicine or oPalliative Care
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Practical Procedural Skills equivalent to the level of Foundation Year 2 training
Desirable
- Evidenced intention to undertake further training in a medical specialty
- Experience of working in the NHS in Respiratory Medicine and/or Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Further experience in addition to that specified in the essential criteria
- Evidence of attendance at training or courses dealing with acute clinical situations, clinical prioritisation and handover.
- Evidence of relevant education or training related to risk management and/or reflective practice related to clinical incidents
- Practical Procedural Skills equivalent to completion of Internal Medical Stage 1 training
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
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).
