# Clinical Fellow in Medicine of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Lothian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-medicine-of-the-elderly-and-stroke-medicine-services/ec27c394-72e3-46cd-b354-aebe12408a75 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-medicine-of-the-elderly-and-stroke-medicine-services/ec27c394-72e3-46cd-b354-aebe12408a75.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Lothian - **Town:** Edinburgh - **Region:** East of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Geriatric Medicine - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £45,504 - £60,199 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T10:57:00.436Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259800 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259800 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhslothian.scot ## Job Content 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. ### NHS LOTHIAN ### 249397 Clinical Fellow in Medicine of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine Services (CB) ### Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in RIE. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. For an informal discussion or further information please contact: Dr Amanda Barugh Clinical Director Directorate of Medicine Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 51 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SA Telephone: 0131 242 6927 (secretary) E mail:amanda.barugh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Closing Date: 01/06/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ***AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.*** ## Job Details 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. NHS LOTHIAN 249397 Clinical Fellow in Medicine of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine Services (CB) Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in RIE. The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. For an informal discussion or further information please contact: Dr Amanda Barugh Clinical Director Directorate of Medicine Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 51 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4SA Telephone: 0131 242 6927 (secretary) E mail:amanda.barugh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. Closing Date: 01/06/2026 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early*** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** ***AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.*** ## Person Specification ### Health **Essential** - Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice) ### Probity **Essential** - 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** - Experience of simulation-based teaching - Has successfully completed a ‘training the trainers’ or ‘teaching skills’ course ### Experience **Essential** - Recent development in areas of acute care and medical specialty e.g. ED, Acute Medicine etc **Desirable** - Well-presented log book or professional portfolio - Evidence of paid/worked NHS experience ### 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 - Eligibility to work in the UK **Desirable** - Evidence of research and publications in peer reviewed journals ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations - Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help - 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 - Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind - Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving - Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly - Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills - 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 teamwork - Experienced with Microsoft Word including PowerPoint, word-processing and spreadsheet software **Desirable** - Motivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance ### Fitness To Practise **Essential** - Is up to date and fit to practise safely ### Circumstances of Job **Essential** - May be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites, according to the placement of the post ### Academic/ Research Skills **Essential** - 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 - 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 and/or clinical/laboratory research ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent as demonstrated by CREST form - RCUK ALS (or equivalent, eg: European/Australian Resus Council) **Desirable** - Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training - ALS/ATLS/CRISP Instructor Status ## Documents - [249397 Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1153981&JobId=259800) ## 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.