Clinical Fellow

**Non-Resident Fellow (Surgical/Medical)**

**We have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Resident Fellow to join our Medical team at The London Clinic located in Central London (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations).**

The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, where we pride ourselves on our values, and putting the patient at the heart of everything we do. We have a total of 8 premises, and state-of-the-art facilities where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery and medicine. Our consultants are leaders in their respective fields; most are also affiliated to leading university hospitals in London, which makes this a unique opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team.

You will be joining a teams of 4 Resident Fellows (RMOs) who provide 24/7 provision for the non-oncology / haematology beds, and you will be supported by 4 other Non-Resident Fellows (5 wte in total) who work Mon-Fri. The Oncology provision is provided by a team 4 Resident Oncology Fellows, supported by Non-Rsident medical staff - 2 oncology and 4 haematology working Mon
- Fri. There is also resident cover provided with an Intensive Care Fellow of the 13 Intensive Care beds.

**Job Profile**

As a Non-Resident Clinical Fellow, you will provide high quality care to all patients across the surgical and medical ward areas you are allocated within The London Clinic. You will be allocated a specific ward to round on each morning (with nurse in charge and AHPs) and in the afternoons there is the opportunity to undertake speciality interests and training / educational opportunities.
- Job Type: Full-Time, 1 or 2 year fixed term contract, with possibility of further extension.
- Hours/Shifts: WTE is 44 hours per week Inc. 4 hours CPD, working 8am-5pm (1 hour for lunch) Monday to Friday, plus up to 1 in 4 Saturday morning sessions (9am-1pm).
- Our medical team is willing to actively work with you to help navigate your particular requirements. So, if you need a break and a versatile work-life balance please let us know as we would love to discuss with you. We are open to informal visits if you would like to explore your potential and the possibilities at The London Clinic.
- Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
- If you are pursuing a higher degree in conjunction with this post, we would consider funding some part of your course/bench fees from our charitable funds. Funding is also available for external CPD, meetings and courses.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Clinical Site, Modern Matrons, AHP and Nursing teams, as well as the ITU Fellows, Outreach team, Oncology Fellows and other Speciality Clinical Fellows.
- Provide clinical support to the relevant Consultants, and responsible for the clinical care of patients ensuring all in-patients on your allocated ward/s are reviewed daily and undertaking documentation, escalation when needed, as well as ensuring fluids / antibiotics etc are written up, and supporting discharge planning and notifications and writing up TTO’s.
- Ensure safe, high-quality care is delivered across The London Clinic.
- Attendance at the 8am safety huddle between RMOs & Fellows, and 10.30am resus / safety huddle.
- Ensure before leaving that all patients under your care have been reviewed and any concerns handed over to the Resident RMO.
- Ensure all records are accurately maintained and utilised, including manual and computerised records for reporting and audit procedures.
- Contribute to audit, Quality Improvement workstreams, M&M, Risk, Complaints and Quality meetings and the reports / investigations that feed these meetings working with Divisional Clinical Director, Medical Director and Resident RMOs.

**Skills & Experience**
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, with a resuscitation qualifications (ALS).
- Experience of working as a SHO / Specialist Registrar with experience working within Medical, Surgical or other specialities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to recognise sick patients and understand NEWS / escalation processes.
- To have competency in undertaking and assessing results and appropriate escalation e.g. ECG, gases, axial imaging, venous access and blood gas analysis, management of sepsis / bleeding, and an understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Effective clinical decision making skills, with a polite, friendly and courteous manner.

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