Junior Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Not sure what to do in 2024/25?

Keen to gain more experience in Medicine with a friendly team that is interested in your development as a doctor before deciding on your next career move/specialist training?

Would you prefer to reduce your out-of-hours commitment and not have to work more on calls'?

Do you want to work in an actively supervised post that facilitates your training with dedicated study leave/ budget allowance; supports your career progression and helps you develop into your future potential?

UHDB are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctors to join their Trust. A busy, progressive, forward thinking Trust, we have been successfully recruiting to these posts for 4 years and would like you to join our consultants and teams working in Acute Medicine.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to appoint 7 Junior Clinical Fellow's at F2+ level to join our Acute Medicine Department. This is a 12 month fixed term post and will be based at the Burton Site. Please note that one of the available will be based in Discharge Assessment Unit (DAU) but will return to Acute Medicine in the afternoon if the workload allows.

This is a Trust post and therefore not recognised for training, however, the post holders shall be afforded the same training opportunities and programme as other Specialty junior doctors, providing a wide range of experience and training. Candidates would have access to learning opportunities, access our state of art simulation facility/library and resources in medical education centre. You will receive educational and clinical supervision, dedicated study leave budget and specified days study leave, and support to maintain an eportfolio. Subject to individual requirements, there is also scope to attend ALS or IMPACT courses. We will be keen to support and facilitate your annual appraisal to help you progress and develop into your future.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year Plus OOH

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-6211229-KAA

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton

DE13 0RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Our Trust recognises that investment in the training opportunities that are necessary for your development as a doctor is vital for both our patients and our Trust. We would like to offer you opportunities to increase your out-patient experience (especially in acute medical clinics), build upon the skills you already have, learn new procedures and work in our friendly departments. There are opportunities to teach, perform Quality Improvement Projects and be part of our innovative teams.

The post will be based mainly in Acute Medicine with some provision to rotate in specialties where required.

Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application and the right to work in the UK.

Applicants must hold:

  • MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification
  • A valid Basic Life Support qualification
  • Have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, including experience within Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
  • A minimum of 6 monthsexperience within the NHS systems is essential.

These posts would suit candidates wanting to take up MRCP exam.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Our Trust recognises that investment in the training opportunities that are necessary for your development as a doctor is vital for both our patients and our Trust. We would like to offer you opportunities to increase your out-patient experience (especially in acute medical clinics), build upon the skills you already have, learn new procedures and work in our friendly departments. There are opportunities to teach, perform Quality Improvement Projects and be part of our innovative teams.

The post will be based mainly in Acute Medicine with some provision to rotate in specialties where required.

Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application and the right to work in the UK.

Applicants must hold:

  • MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification
  • A valid Basic Life Support qualification
  • Have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, including experience within Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
  • A minimum of 6 monthsexperience within the NHS systems is essential.

These posts would suit candidates wanting to take up MRCP exam.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Basic Life Support certification

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support certification
  • MRCP

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of submitting application
  • A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
  • Minimum 6 months experience in NHS hospitals.

Desirable

  • Experience at foundation level
  • Experience in Acute Medicine

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Basic Life Support certification

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support certification
  • MRCP

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of submitting application
  • A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
  • Minimum 6 months experience in NHS hospitals.

Desirable

  • Experience at foundation level
  • Experience in Acute Medicine

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton

DE13 0RB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton

DE13 0RB


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

ACD Consultant Acute Medicine

Dr Lovemore Mjanja

lovemore.mjanja@nhs.net

01283511511

Date posted

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year Plus OOH

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-6211229-KAA

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton

DE13 0RB


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