Junior Clinical Fellow FY2/ST1 Level - Acute Medicine-Winter Pressures

The above appointment in Acute Medicine, covering Winter pressures, is to commence ASAP for a fixed term period until 31 March 2027. MBBS or equivalent is essential. This post does not award a National Training Number, as it is not recognised as a ‘training post’. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required. If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK, sponsorship will be required and supported. The duties of the posts are equivalent to FY2/ST1 level, Nodal Point 2-3, depending on evidenced competencies and experience in the NHS.

If further vacancies arrive shortlisted candidates may be considered.

The post holder will work part of the AMU team supporting the care we provide to patients by a mix of duties. Typically roles will be rostered between Acute Take, Post-Take and SDEC duties with supervision and support from the Consultant Acute Physicians who are typically resident 8.30am until 9pm (Monday – Friday) and the Acute Medicine Registrars.

• Acute Take /SDEC (0830 – 1630) – Supporting the acute medicine take and working with the Consultant Acute Physicians and Acute Medicine Registrars. Assessing and treating patients in AMU and the ED and working with senior clinicians in providing early specialist care.
• Post Take (0830 – 1630) – Supporting the Consultant Acute Physicians Post Take ward rounds on AMU including assessing, discussing and reviewing patients with the team, performing clinical procedures, such as lumbar punctures, and conducting the jobs collected from the rounds
  
  

The successful candidate will work along with team resident doctors as part the Acute Medicine Team. 1in 4 weekends and 0830 to 1630 weekdays, standard shifts, no on calls.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Claire Gardner Job title: Clinical Lead in Acute Medicine Email address: claire.gardner14@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 2714792