Job summary
- Main area
- Sexual Health
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term, with the possibility of a 12 month extension)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 395-MSD7286284GUM
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Maidstone Hospital or Gravesham Community Hospital (Cross site)
- Town
- West Kent
- Salary
- £44,439 - £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Clinical Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for 2 x highly motivated ambitious, enthusiastic and passionate Junior Clinical Fellows. The posts are for a 12-month fixed term, with a possibility of a further 1-year extension within Integrated Sexual Health to work alongside a dynamic team of sexual health professionals working at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
This post would be suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Sexual Health services or General Practice. This post is primarily outpatient based genitourinary medicine and contraception clinics. The postholder will be expected to independently manage unselected patients presenting with a variety of sexual health needs. There will be training opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills under the supervision of senior staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have responsibility to contribute to our sexual health strategy in line with the National Strategies and Kent Public Health priorities including meeting our accessibility targets, population health targets including ending the HIV epidemic (UK 2030 Zero HIV Transmission), increasing Chlamydia testing in those aged < 25 years and reducing unplanned pregnancy through availability of LARC contraception
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC Registration
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc
- Experience in research methodology & publication
- MRCOG (Part 1) or equivalent other degrees / qualifications
Clinical Experience and Training
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 24 months of SHO or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- At least 24 months in recognised UK posts
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- • Successful completion of Basic Life Support course.
- • Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. manual dexterity.
- • Clear, logical thinking showing analytical/scientific approach
Desirable criteria
- • Completion of relevant courses, e.g. ALSO or equivalent, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent
Research, Audit, Professional Development
Essential criteria
- • Ability to prioritise clinical need
- • Ability to organise oneself & own work
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable criteria
- • Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
- • Information technology skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- • Shows awareness of own limitations
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
- • Demonstrate use of evidence-informed practice
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate the ability to produce legible notes
- • See patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humor
- • Uses a non-judgmental approach to patients and colleagues
- • Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- • Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware as well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
- • Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- • Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
Teaching Experience / Skills
Essential criteria
- • Involvement in organised teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- • Meets professional health requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Dibyendu Datta
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01622 228292
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