# Clinical Fellow in Medical Directorate (LW) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Fife. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-medical-directorate-lw/3f498709-62c3-4d83-bc6e-40be94e09880 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-medical-directorate-lw/3f498709-62c3-4d83-bc6e-40be94e09880.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Fife - **Town:** Kirkcaldy - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Internal Medicine - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £45,504 - £71,550 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T14:26:58.326Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=254934 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=254934 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsfife.org ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 244535 - Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550) - Job closing date: 18/06/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Victoria Hospital - Employment type: Fixed-term - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 04/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife - Department: General Medical Clinical Fellows In Medical Specialties/ Acute Medicine / Medicine For The Elderly Fixed term August 2026 to August 2027 Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, develop your skills, and make a real impact in patient care? NHS Fife is currently recruiting Clinical Fellows to join our dynamic and supportive teams across Medical Specialties, Acute Medicine, Medicine for the Elderly, and Stroke Medicine. 🌟 What We Offer: - Diverse Clinical Experience: Work across a range of settings including:o Admissions Unit 1 (Acute Medicine)o Acute Medicine for the Elderly wards and Community Hospitals (rehabilitation)o Acute Stroke Unit, with potential for outpatient experienceo Stroke Rehabilitation (in community hospital)o Rotation through Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory and GI specialties - Flexible Rotations: 12-month post to rotate through two or three specialties—can discuss on case by case basis to try and help you meet your career goals - Career Progression: Previous Fellows have successfully progressed into competitive CMT, GPST, and ST3 training programmes. - Teaching & Quality Improvement: Opportunities for delivering teaching and undertaking QI projects. Many Fellows have achieved national presentations, publications, and teaching awards. - Registrar-Level Opportunities: For those with suitable experience, there is flexibility to act up at Medical Registrar level.🕒 Rota Commitment:You’ll be part of the acute medical rota, including nights, weekends, and long days (GPST/CT1 level), with opportunities to step up based on experience. Informal enquiries should be directed to Caroline Bates, Clinical Director, Caroline.bates3@nhs.scot or Marie Williams, Clinical Director, marie.williams@nhs.scot We would be happy to consider applications on a part-time or job share basis and NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Clinical Fellows In Medical Specialties/ Acute Medicine / Medicine For The Elderly Fixed term August 2026 to August 2027 Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, develop your skills, and make a real impact in patient care? NHS Fife is currently recruiting Clinical Fellows to join our dynamic and supportive teams across Medical Specialties, Acute Medicine, Medicine for the Elderly, and Stroke Medicine. 🌟 What We Offer: - Diverse Clinical Experience: Work across a range of settings including:o Admissions Unit 1 (Acute Medicine)o Acute Medicine for the Elderly wards and Community Hospitals (rehabilitation)o Acute Stroke Unit, with potential for outpatient experienceo Stroke Rehabilitation (in community hospital)o Rotation through Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory and GI specialties - Flexible Rotations: 12-month post to rotate through two or three specialties—can discuss on case by case basis to try and help you meet your career goals - Career Progression: Previous Fellows have successfully progressed into competitive CMT, GPST, and ST3 training programmes. - Teaching & Quality Improvement: Opportunities for delivering teaching and undertaking QI projects. Many Fellows have achieved national presentations, publications, and teaching awards. - Registrar-Level Opportunities: For those with suitable experience, there is flexibility to act up at Medical Registrar level.🕒 Rota Commitment:You’ll be part of the acute medical rota, including nights, weekends, and long days (GPST/CT1 level), with opportunities to step up based on experience. Informal enquiries should be directed to Caroline Bates, Clinical Director, Caroline.bates3@nhs.scot or Marie Williams, Clinical Director, marie.williams@nhs.scot We would be happy to consider applications on a part-time or job share basis and NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ## Job Details Clinical Fellows In Medical Specialties/ Acute Medicine / Medicine For The Elderly Fixed term August 2026 to August 2027 Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, develop your skills, and make a real impact in patient care? NHS Fife is currently recruiting Clinical Fellows to join our dynamic and supportive teams across Medical Specialties, Acute Medicine, Medicine for the Elderly, and Stroke Medicine. 🌟 What We Offer: - Diverse Clinical Experience: Work across a range of settings including:o Admissions Unit 1 (Acute Medicine)o Acute Medicine for the Elderly wards and Community Hospitals (rehabilitation)o Acute Stroke Unit, with potential for outpatient experienceo Stroke Rehabilitation (in community hospital)o Rotation through Renal, Cardiology, Respiratory and GI specialties - Flexible Rotations: 12-month post to rotate through two or three specialties—can discuss on case by case basis to try and help you meet your career goals - Career Progression: Previous Fellows have successfully progressed into competitive CMT, GPST, and ST3 training programmes. - Teaching & Quality Improvement: Opportunities for delivering teaching and undertaking QI projects. Many Fellows have achieved national presentations, publications, and teaching awards. - Registrar-Level Opportunities: For those with suitable experience, there is flexibility to act up at Medical Registrar level.🕒 Rota Commitment:You’ll be part of the acute medical rota, including nights, weekends, and long days (GPST/CT1 level), with opportunities to step up based on experience. Informal enquiries should be directed to Caroline Bates, Clinical Director, Caroline.bates3@nhs.scot or Marie Williams, Clinical Director, marie.williams@nhs.scot We would be happy to consider applications on a part-time or job share basis and NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ## Person Specification ### Probity **Essential** - Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions - Demonstrates respect for the rights of all - Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent ### Teaching **Essential** - Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment. - Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others **Desirable** - Has successfully completed a ‘training the trainers’ or ‘teaching skills’ course ### Experience **Essential** - 1 year experience in UK required. - Recent development in areas of acute care and medical specialty e.g. ED, Acute Medicine etc **Desirable** - Well-presented log book or professional portfolio ### Eligibility **Essential** - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. - Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme at time of application - UK FY2 rotation or CREST certificate **Desirable** - Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Judgement Under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations - Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help - Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others - Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind - Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving - Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly - Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision- making skills - Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions - Understands importance & impact of information systems - Excellent interpersonal skills - Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised, professional manner - Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work - Experienced with Microsoft Word including PowerPoint, word processing and spreadsheet software **Desirable** - Motivated and able to work with distant supervision as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance ### Fitness to Practise **Essential** - Is up to date and fit to practise safely ### Academic/ Research Skills **Essential** - Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice - Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with a potential to contribute to research - Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements - Evidence of participation in risk management, research or leading QI projects. ## Documents - [NHS Fife - Fife Information Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1159062&JobId=254934) - [F - 244535 - Clinical Fellow in Medical Directorate - Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1159060&JobId=254934) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.