Junior Clinical Fellow

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of around 20,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond
- **come and take your place with us.**

**Job overview**:
Opportunities are available in General and Acute Medicine through to undertaking the Junior Clinical Fellow rotation within the specialties of Care of the Elderly, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Respiratory, Cardiology and Acute Medicine on the Fairfield Hospital Site for doctors who have completed their foundation training or have relevant experience equivalent to the achievement of Foundation Year 2 competences.

The post holder with be responsible under the supervision of the consultant, for the day to day care of elective and emergency patients. You will be expected to play a full part in the SHO level 2 out of hour’s general medical rota.

During your post, you will be assigned to both an educational and clinical supervisor and have regular appraisal with help to build your own portfolio. Time will also be allotted to attend local weekly teaching as appropriate. You will be encouraged and expected to participate with other team

**Main duties of the job**:
The post holder will work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional and timely provision of care to patients.;
- Support Consultants and senior Doctors in all department activities
- Take responsibility for inpatient work
- Participate in ward rounds.
- Undertake one or more research/Audit/Quality Improvement projects of his/her choosing.

**The work of the Department (**In-patient facilities at Fairfield General Hospital include):

- Acute Medical Unit Coronary Care Unit
- Hyperacute Stroke Unit
- High Dependency Unit
- Intensive Care Unit
- Ambulatory Care Unit
- 5 Acute Medical Wards
- 2 Stroke Rehabilitation Wards

Out-patients clinics, both general and specialist are held on site where follow ups and rehabilitation of elderly patients are under-taken. The department is supported by various paramedical services. Nurse clinicians and medical support workers have been appointed to assist with the reduction of junior doctors’ hours and intensity of work.

**Working for our organisation**:
Bury Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Rated as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, our Fairfield site delivers innovative patient-centred care, and boasts an award winning Stroke centre and Heart Care unit. Supported by our community services in Bury, a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, Bury exemplifies the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- GMC Registration
- Medical Degree

**Desirable criteria**:

- MRCP

**Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Recent Acute Medicine Experience
- Graduated within the last 2 - 5 years
- We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

**Employer certification / accreditation badges**:
**Applicant requirements**:

- You must have appropriate UK professional registration.