Main area Acute Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (12 month fixed term contract) HoursFull timePart time40 hours per week Job ref 320-MDR-7890618-DKR
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £65,048 per annum (plus OOH) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/04/2026 23:59
Senior Clinical Fellow
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.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
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.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
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Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the medical team working in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (mSDEC) at Royal Derby Hospital.
Aimed at middle grade doctors who want to gain further experience and confidence in acute medicine, these posts will provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills and to work closely with consultant physicians from various sub-specialties on the MAU/mSDEC.
Our reshaped services will provide the Clinical Fellows with a strong sense of teamwork, pride and opportunities for professional development. These posts are all at the interface between primary and secondary care, and require excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work the following shifts on MAU 08.00-16.00, 15.00-00.30, 20:30-08:30 Saturday and Sunday 08:00-21:00, 20:30-08:30 mSDEC 08:00-16:00, 11:00-19:00, 15:00-23:00.
You will support the nursing team, other middle grade doctors, junior medical staff and the Consultant Physician on MAU/mSDEC.
Applicants must have completed at least 4 year's post-qualification experience either in the UK or abroad; and have experience in Acute Medicine/ Medical specialities. In addition, candidates must have experience and confidence of NHS systems and practices (or equivalent) and must hold full MRCP qualification.
All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application.
You will be employed on Local terms and conditions. The salary will mirror the NHS Doctors and Dentist in Training (England) 2016.
Working for our organisation
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 those working with us:
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 schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
We see on average 4,810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
An average of 1,115 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provision of medical care to the MAU/mSDEC & Acute Medicine services.
Assessment and management of patients on MAU/mSDEC.
Active participation in Clinical Governance, audit & teaching activities.
Administrative tasks for the services.
Keeping up to date with guidelines, protocols and clinical skills.
Participating in CME & CPD.
Participation in annual appraisal & job planning.
Working flexibly across MAU and mSDEC.
Person specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification (2)
Full MRCP UK (2)
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support certification (2)
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of submitting application
A minimum 4 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine or Medical specialities
6 months experience in NHS hospitals (not including clinical attachments)
Clinical Knowledge
Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Experience and confidence of NHS systems and practices (or equivalent)
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.
Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.
We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
We reserve the right to withdraw the post if we receive a high number of applications for this position, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Name Lucy Smith Job title Deputy General Manager Email address lucy.smith9@nhs.net Telephone number 01332 7087855 Additional information
Emily McDonald Consultant- emily.mcdoanld1@nhs.net
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone 01332 788466
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