Senior Clinical Fellow in General and Specialist Medicine

Job summary
We would like to invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our General and Specialist Medicine division. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates to apply for a Senior Clinical Fellow post (equivalent to minimum CT3/ST3 or higher). This role is not recognised as a formal training post; however, the training opportunities will be similar to those at ST3+ level training posts.

Applicants should ideally have at least 6 months experience working in the UK.

In Ashford & St Peters we have a talented team of dedicated consultants working in a friendly, flexible, and cohesive group who are enthusiastic, welcoming, and proactive in supporting special interests.

We aim to provide a high-quality patient experience and an excellent place to work for all staff. We believe that the key to improved patient and staff experience is a high quality, efficient and patient-centred pathway, in which the patient sees the 'right person, first time'.

Main duties of the job

• Daily ward rounds
• Take part in the GIM on-call rota
• In-reach to other wards
• Outpatient clinics
• Supervising the work of the foundation doctors
• Completing audits and quality improvement projects
• Professional development and study leave will be available to successful applicant

We have posts available in 3 specialties - dependant on which specialty you are assigned, you will receive the below specialty specific training opportunities:

- Diabetes and Endocrinology; You will receive training and development in diabetic foot, antenatal, young adults/transition diabetes.

- Respiratory; You will have the opportunity to perform practical procedures including Bronchoscopy and pleural procedures with appropriate supervision as needed. TWR and general Respiratory clinics.

- Gastroenterology, where you will gain experience in endoscopic procedures such as OGD, Colonoscopy & Flexi--sigmoidoscopy. There will be many opportunities for developing practical Gastroenterology skills.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

Job responsibilities

• Participate in regular on-call commitments for General Medicine at St Peters on a full-shift rota.
• Provide both in-patient and out-patient care for patients in accordance with the Trusts contractual obligations.
• Participate in the supervision and training of junior medical staff and offer guidance and advice to the wider MDT.
• Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
• Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice.
• Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP 1 with confirmed date for MRCP 2 at the time of application
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practice from, the GMC at the advertised post start date

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of Managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
• Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.