Junior Clinical Fellow

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

Main area: Critical Care

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

Contract: 6 months (Fixed Term)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

Job ref: 213-CAX-7106220

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: King's College Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £49,909 - £61,065 per annum plus London allowance

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 10/04/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment.

We are inviting applications to clinical fellow posts in the Critical Care department at King’s College Hospital (the department covers both the Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital sites; shortlisted candidates are asked to express a preference at interview). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience of working in a large tertiary critical care department under the mentorship of consultants with a range of tertiary hospital sub specialist interests.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will be assigned to one of 7 critical care units (6 based at the Denmark Hill site in South London, with a further 1 unit based at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley), where they will work as part of the team of 8-9 resident doctors. The residents are responsible for the day-to-day management of patients on the critical care unit, under the supervision of a consultant intensivist.

Working for our organisation

This post is designed to provide experience in critical care to doctors who are familiar with the NHS and are considering pursuing a career in Intensive Care Medicine. Previous experience of working in critical care is not essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further detailed information regarding the post and Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCA/MRCP/MRCS or equivalent

Registration

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice

Training and Experience

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Ability to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Experience with intensive care, medicine and/or anaesthesia
• Demonstrate research experience
• Demonstrable teaching experience

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Flexible and Resilient
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• ATLS

Kings Values

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
• Commitment to uphold Kings Values

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Elkanah Brooks

Job title: Medical Staff Administrator

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 02032998226

Please contact if you wish to have an informal visit to the department.