Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£55,355–£67,325 a year
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Doctor & Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5719854
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Job summary
We would like to invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our division of Urgent & Emergency Care. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates to apply for Senior Clinical Fellow posts (equivalent to minimum CT3/ST3 or higher). These roles are not recognised as a formal training post, however, the training opportunities will be similar to those at ST3+ level training posts.
The post holders will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of work within the Acute Medicine Department. During this time, the post holders will work primarily in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit and the Clinical Assessment Unit (CAU) plus GIM on-call rota.
Applicants must have at least 6 months experience working in the UK at middle grade level and comfortable in running medical take independently.
In Ashford & St Peters we have a talented team of dedicated consultants working in a friendly, flexible, and cohesive group who are enthusiastic, welcoming, and proactive in supporting special interests.
We aim to provide a high-quality patient experience and an excellent place to work for all staff. We believe that the key to improved patient and staff experience is a high quality, efficient and patient-centred pathway, in which the patient sees the 'right person, first time'.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the medical team, supporting acute medical units. The service is multi-disciplinary, and the post holder is expected to work as part of a health professional team under the supervision of a Consultant Physician.
You will be appointed an Educational Supervisor and are able to fill in a portfolio. There is an in-house training program for junior doctors as well as grand rounds and specialty training.
The post holder will:
- Be mainly based in SDEC and CAU
- Work at the level of a middle grade doctor and contribute to the day to day running of CAU and/or SDEC
- Take part in a middle grade on-call rota in and out of hours
- Professional development through attendance at Acute Medicine and local speciality teaching, core medical training and grand rounds
- Undertaking audit and quality improvement projects
- Developing interests in Acute Medicine specialty
- Work closely within the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high quality daily and general medicine services to patients in the local area and to support the Trust in achieving all national targets.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted
10 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum, plus £149 HCAS and additional rota payments
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-MD0981-GK-B
Job locations
St Peter's Hospital UEC
Guildford Road
CHERTSEY
KT160PZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to ensure the smooth running of the service, the post holder will:
- Participate inregular on-call commitments for acute General Medicine at St Peters, on a full-shift rota.
- Provide both in-patient and out-patient care for patients in accordance with the Trusts contractual obligations.
- Participate in the supervision and training of junior medical staff and offer guidance and advice to the wider MDT
- Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies
- Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
- Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
- Participate in Trust training programmes to improve the quality of service provision.
- Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda.
- Conduct or participate in regular audit projects
- Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate.
- Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required
The post holder will provide support to less experienced medical staff and nursing staff and be approachable when sought to provide advice on the clinic floor.
The post holder is expected to liaise with his/her colleagues in providing internal cover for Annual leave and sick leave and this may require some flexibility in the post holders hours.
You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will work under Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team at all times. As a hospital and a major secondary centre, we offer a large variety of sub-specialty services providing an excellent learning environment.
Job responsibilities
In order to ensure the smooth running of the service, the post holder will:
- Participate inregular on-call commitments for acute General Medicine at St Peters, on a full-shift rota.
- Provide both in-patient and out-patient care for patients in accordance with the Trusts contractual obligations.
- Participate in the supervision and training of junior medical staff and offer guidance and advice to the wider MDT
- Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies
- Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
- Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
- Participate in Trust training programmes to improve the quality of service provision.
- Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda.
- Conduct or participate in regular audit projects
- Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate.
- Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required
The post holder will provide support to less experienced medical staff and nursing staff and be approachable when sought to provide advice on the clinic floor.
The post holder is expected to liaise with his/her colleagues in providing internal cover for Annual leave and sick leave and this may require some flexibility in the post holders hours.
You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will work under Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team at all times. As a hospital and a major secondary centre, we offer a large variety of sub-specialty services providing an excellent learning environment.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 25 Nov 2026.
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