Clinical Fellow

Overview

The successful candidate will work for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and be covered by the terms of service as amended from time to time by the Trust. Consequently, he/she is expected to work within the local policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. All medical staff under contract to the Trust will be expected to comply with the Trust Health and Safety policies.

• Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients, supervising more junior members of the team.
• Lead inpatient ward rounds to ensure ongoing clinical management of patients is appropriate.
• Support the discharge of patients to a place of safety, in a timely manner.
• Participate in or lead the acute take, to provide senior clinical decisions with the support of consultant clinicians.
• Contribute to the Medical Emergency Team (MET) and lead cardiac arrest calls.
• Contribute to GIM/medical speciality clinics.
• Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties.
• Advise junior trainees and ANPs about management of patients.
• Develop skills in managing the ward to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care to all patients.

• Participate in clinical audit and or quality improvement (QI) project.
• Participate in continuing professional development.
• Educational supervision will be provided.
• Maintain a portfolio of training.
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration/licensing.

• Ensure good documentation and record keeping.
• Ensure all admin tasks are complete within local Trust targets.

• Attend educational opportunities where appropriate.
• Maintain a portfolio of training.
• Support medical & non‑medical students within the ward area, engage actively in teaching others as the work schedule allows.

• Be involved in departmental audit/research/QIPs.

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact careers@MWL NHS Trust.

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here ().

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying () as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.