Location: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term
About Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Trust in the UK, known for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. With a diverse and inclusive workforce, the Trust provides a supportive environment for professional growth.
Job Details
Join the Department of Medicine for the Elderly as a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5). The role involves providing StR Level (ST3+) medical cover in the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit and managing a core 27 bedded DME ward. The post offers excellent opportunities to gain experience in elderly care medicine, with potential exposure to outpatient clinics and service evaluations.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a leading NHS Trust
- Hands-on experience in elderly care medicine
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Potential to attend outpatient clinics
Requirements
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- ST3+ level experience in General Medicine
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
About the Role
The Clinical Fellow will play a critical role in managing frail older patients within the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit and a 27 bedded DME ward. The role offers a flexible timetable tailored to the candidate’s professional development plan. Contribution to the General Internal Medicine Registrar rota is not mandatory but can be negotiated.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical cover for the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit
- Manage patients in the 27 bedded DME ward
- Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care
- Participate in service evaluations and outpatient clinics (optional)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
This position is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. International applicants requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Application Process
Apply now to join the Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Fellow Higher in Medicine for the Elderly. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
