Job overview
The appointee will be offered a post to emulate a Specialist Trainee or Internal Medicine Trainee year within Medicine, dependant on grade. This will include 6 months based in Acute Medicine and 6 months in a Medical Specialty (or vice versa). The Medical specialty on offer is General Medicine.
The training opportunities will mirror those given to the Internal Medicine Trainees/Specialist Trainees with support from departmental teaching, ePortfolio, training budget, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP), participation in Outpatient elective activity and allocation of a clinical/educational supervisor to support career development. Advanced Life Support (ALS) can also be organised at the trust but is desirable to have before starting.
The appointee will contribute to the medical on-call rota, including leading cardiac arrests and supervising junior doctors.
Main duties of the job
To be a key member of the medical team with a clear role in ensuring comprehensive care for inpatients and providing acute assessment on presentation. Ward based care of inpatients on specialty wards, under the supervision of specialty consultants. Provide clinical supervision of junior doctors on medical wards and/or in the on-call team. Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and lead the cardiac arrest team. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. To be able to perform emergency procedures, such as lumbar puncture, ascitic drain and chest drains. Training can be provided around procedural competencies. To provide support for the effective development of the relevant medical service.
To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trust’s appraisal process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information regarding this opportunity.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year of UK experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ - General Medicine with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in Kings Lynn, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Internal Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum Pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Further review and extend). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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