Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

An incredible and exciting opportunity to join the Royal Free Hospital based in Hampstead at Junior Clinical Fellow level within Acute Medicine on a 12 month fixed term basis.

This position is ideal for those interested in strengthening their knowledge and experience, taking advantage of a full-range of in-house educational opportunities all whilst simultaneously enhancing your CV.

Please note, we will close this vacancy once we reach 50 applicants so would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

You will be at the front end of an exciting patient focused service providing the perfect opportunity for case-based discussions and an excellent learning setting. Working within these departments should provide a challenging but highly satisfying development environment.

For further details please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please see; https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7434078

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full UK GMC registrations with licence to practice
  • A primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • MRCP UK or equivalent
  • Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc or equivalent

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of appropriate general and acute medical experience +/- speciality

Desirable

  • Clinical and procedural skills consistent with those expected at end of FY1
  • Experience of and involvement in clinical audit
  • Extracurricular Achievements e.g prizes or distinctions
  • Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good time management skills
  • Good communication skills including a good command of written and spoken English
  • IT and computer skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
  • Teaching skills and experience

Personal Qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multi - disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
  • Understands the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
  • Able to work with and lead a team and to work effectively under pressure
  • Understand the principles of equality and diversity

Other

Essential

  • The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013).
Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Full UK GMC registrations with licence to practice
  • A primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council

Desirable

  • MRCP UK or equivalent
  • Additional qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc or equivalent

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of appropriate general and acute medical experience +/- speciality

Desirable

  • Clinical and procedural skills consistent with those expected at end of FY1
  • Experience of and involvement in clinical audit
  • Extracurricular Achievements e.g prizes or distinctions
  • Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good time management skills
  • Good communication skills including a good command of written and spoken English
  • IT and computer skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
  • Teaching skills and experience

Personal Qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multi - disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
  • Understands the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
  • Able to work with and lead a team and to work effectively under pressure
  • Understand the principles of equality and diversity

Other

Essential

  • The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013).

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

David Ratcliffe

david.ratcliffe4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7434078

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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