Junior Clinical Fellow - General/Acute Medicine

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Junior Clinical Fellows to join the Medical Services Directorate at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.

These posts are aimed at Doctors who would like to gain more experience in Medicine before committing to a particular career pathway.

Candidates wishing to work less than full time are welcome to apply.

Please note in the instance we receive excessive applications we may close the vacancy earlier.

Main duties of the job

The posts will primarily be based within the Medical Directorate and there might be opportunities to work in a variety of Medical specialities including Cardiology, Stroke Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Emergency Medicine.

You will be assigned a clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to keep a portfolio of your experience as well as participating in all departmental educational opportunities and attending outpatient clinics whenever possible.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Plus allowances for out of hours working

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

297-6953409

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hosptial

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Responsible for the admission, clerking and day to day care of their patients on the General Medical wards, as assigned.
  • Participate in the on-call rota.
  • Participate in audits and current research projects. These are available through individual Consultants.
  • Attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings, and medical unit presentations.
  • Participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
  • Attend practical procedure training.
  • Involvement in Quality improvement projects.
  • To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
  • To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues both senior and junior.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Responsible for the admission, clerking and day to day care of their patients on the General Medical wards, as assigned.
  • Participate in the on-call rota.
  • Participate in audits and current research projects. These are available through individual Consultants.
  • Attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings, and medical unit presentations.
  • Participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
  • Attend practical procedure training.
  • Involvement in Quality improvement projects.
  • To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
  • To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues both senior and junior.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Studying towards Part 1 of MRCP

Experience

Essential

  • Completed Foundation Year 1 level in the UK or equivalent
  • Completed Foundation Year 2 Level in the UK or Equivalent
  • At least 1 year experience in an NHS setting

Desirable

  • Experience at IM/CT/ST 1 level in the UK or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Studying towards Part 1 of MRCP

Experience

Essential

  • Completed Foundation Year 1 level in the UK or equivalent
  • Completed Foundation Year 2 Level in the UK or Equivalent
  • At least 1 year experience in an NHS setting

Desirable

  • Experience at IM/CT/ST 1 level in the UK or equivalent

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hosptial

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hosptial

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Staffing Manager

Ferne Clements

ghnt.mst@nhs.net

01914458090

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Plus allowances for out of hours working

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

297-6953409

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hosptial

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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