Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is seeking to appoint 2 Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine (IMT3/ST3+ equivalent) beginning August 2025:
Post 1: for a 12 month fixed term contract until August 2026.
Post 2: for a 8 month fixed term contract until April 2026
These posts do not attract a National Training Number. As these posts are not recognised as 'training posts', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required by the date of application. If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
The duties of these posts are equivalent to IMT3/ST3+ level. Successful completion of MRCP/MRCP Part 1 and experience at IMT3/equivalent is essential. Clinical experience in a substantive post in the NHS (excluding any periods of Clinical unpaid experience) is also essential. These posts are primarily being appointed to support ward cover on Vickers 4 & Huntsman 7 Wards, and additional winter wards. Any further vacancies that arise at this grade during this advert will be considered for recruitment.
Main duties of the job
The ST3-level clinical duties will include in-patient duties as part of a team managing patients admitted under general medicine consultants. This will include providing support to junior colleagues. There will be the opportunity to attend out-patient clinics in one of the . Depending on interest successful candidates may have the opportunity to be involved with specialist referrals.
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
General Medicine sits within the Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Respiratory Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology (GRaDE) Care Group. For further information please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Medicine sits within the Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Respiratory Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology (GRaDE) Care Group. For further information please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC by date of application with licence to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPI
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of previous paid employment in the NHS as a doctor (not only clinical attachment)
- oExperience at CT3 / IMT3 / ST3 level/Equivalent or above in a relevant medical speciality
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
- Training in teaching methods
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good time management skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Personal attributesDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good time management skills Good oral communication skills Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC by date of application with licence to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP/MRCPI
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of previous paid employment in the NHS as a doctor (not only clinical attachment)
- oExperience at CT3 / IMT3 / ST3 level/Equivalent or above in a relevant medical speciality
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
- Training in teaching methods
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good time management skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Personal attributesDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good time management skills Good oral communication skills Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
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).
