Main area: Accident & Emergency
Grade: Clinical Fellow ST1-2
Contract: 12 months (12 & 6 Month Fixed Term Contract available)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 387-M0505-DY
Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £49,909 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/03/2025 23:59
Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine (ST1-2) 80:20 options available
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Application Requirements
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with full GMC registration (with a licence to practice), at the time of application, and 6 months minimum full-time clinical NHS experience (not attachments or observing).
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBWFT) seeks applicants for 12-month Clinical Fellow posts in Emergency Medicine, at SHO / ST1-2 level to commence 06th August 2025. This post will be based in the adult Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) Emergency Department (ED) service. Posts can be pure Emergency Medicine (full time or 0.8 full time) or a combination of service provision in Emergency Medicine and paid time (80:20) in which to develop an area of ‘special interest’.
Main Duties of the Job
The post participates in a 24-hour full shift, fully compliant, SHO / ST1-2 rota and benefits from seven-day a week consultant cover, up until midnight, and 24-hour registrar grade support. This post would be ideal for any candidate planning a career in Emergency Medicine or any acute specialty, and is also suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in General Practice. All BRI ED Clinical Fellows have an Educational Supervisor within the department and access to the 14 Fish portfolio platform provided by the Trust. Successful applicants will have access to full support and advice for career progression.
The ED rota operates a full shift system with a balanced mix of early, middle, late, night, and weekend shifts. Salary will be calculated by HR and rotas are fully compliant with the current national regulations.
Managerial Responsibilities
The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit. Clinical audit is well established at the BRI and post holders will be required to participate in at least one supervised audit project during the 12-month post.
Working for Our Organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Good clinical care
* Maintaining good medical practice
* Good relationships and communication with patients
* Good working relationships with colleagues
* Good teaching and training
* Professional behaviour and probity
* Delivery of good acute clinical care
Skills and Abilities
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: A) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or B) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
* Capacity & motivation to take in others’ perspectives & to treat others with understanding
* Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
* Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytic and flexible mind
* Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
* Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner
* Managing Others and & Team
* Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
Qualifications and Training
* At least 6 months previous NHS clinical experience (not observing)
* Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice, at time of application
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
* Fitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safety
* No unexplained career gaps
* At least 24 months’ experience (at FY1/2 level) in appropriate posts
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Additional and Aptitudes - UHBW Trust Values
* We are supportive. We’re always there for each other.
* We are respectful. We always look for the best in people.
* We are innovative. We’re full of bright ideas.
* We are collaborative. We do things together.
Other Requirements
* Eligibility to work in the UK
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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