Job overview

We are proud to offer a range of exciting opportunities for motivated doctors with an interest in Elderly Care, Frailty or General Internal Medicine. These posts offer development of knowledge and skills within a large acute teaching hospital and a 12-month fix-term contract.

As a Senior Clinical Fellow you will participate in a rota which will give you experience on the geriatric wards including the care of geriatric and general medical patients. You will be part of a Consultant led team of junior doctors and help lead and participate in ward rounds and board rounds. There will be the opportunity to actively support the Frailty SDEC service and Frailty Short Stay Ward. You will also participate in the general medical SPR on-call rota.

Successful applicants will need 2 years' experience within acute or general medicine post-foundation training. Doctors previously fulfilling these roles have been: trust grade doctors, those considering a change in specialty, and medical trainees completing OOPEs. The posts may also appeal to GPs wishing to develop a special interest. Our senior clinical fellows are a hugely valued group who work closely with the consultant body in all areas of our specialty.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care
• The appointees will be required to work with colleagues to deliver Elderly Care within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
• The appointees will be required to contribute to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
• Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours. This includes providing senior support as part of the GIM rota, covering the hospital both in and out of hours.
• Leading the Cardiac Arrest team as part of GIM on-call duties and ensuring ALS qualification is up to date.
• Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
• Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit - this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.

For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.