Job overview

The Clinical Fellow (CF) in  Medicine is an exciting opportunity for post-Foundation Year doctors to gain extensive experience in  general medicine within a central London teaching hospital.

The role involves participating in a rota that includes caring for geriatric and general medical patients, being part of a consultant-led team, and engaging in ward and board rounds. The CF will also have opportunities to participate in departmental and Trust initiatives, as well as Quality Improvement projects. The role is available with or without an out of hours oncall commitment.

Geriatric Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster cares for older people, covering a range of conditions from falls through to complex conditions where more than one problem is present, such as cancer or heart disease. Both teams also work closely with other specialties across the hospital to ensure that each and every person in their care has a complete assessment of their health needs.

Working in Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital offers a high performing, vibrant and thriving training environment, with excellent levels of senior presence and support and a large and dedicated multi-professional team.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we receive for certain posts and depending on our service needs, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date. 

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a consultant led team of other registrars and junior doctors and participate in daily Board rounds. There will be consultant ward rounds of new patients, with SpR led ward rounds of existing patients. There may be opportunity for interested individuals to carry out supervised outpatient clinics and MDTs. 

·      Inpatient Care: Provide comprehensive care for inpatients under the geriatric and general medical specialties. This includes conducting thorough assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress.

·      Ward Rounds: Participate in consultant-led ward rounds for new patients and registrar-led rounds for existing patients. This ensures continuous, high-quality care and facilitates learning from experienced senior medical staff.

·      Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with consultants, registrars, junior doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. 

·      Clinical Management: Assess and manage patients using appropriate clinical guidelines and protocols. This involves making informed decisions about patient care and seeking support from senior staff when necessary.

·      Quality Improvement: Engage in departmental and Trust initiatives aimed at improving patient care and service delivery. This includes participating in Quality Improvement projects and contributing to the development of best practices.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. 

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. 

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. 

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. 

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.