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Rotational Locally Employed Doctor
Clinical Fellow
Main area Medicine Grade Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 8 months (Locally Employed Doctor) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-R3144-ZH-A
Site Trustwide Town Bristol Salary £49,909 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/07/2025 13:00
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Are you looking to gain valuable clinical experience in one of the largest teaching and research centres in the Southwest?
An exciting opportunity has now arisen to join our Three-Year Rotational Medical Training Programme on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This position offers hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to a busy, dynamic hospital environment.
Although this role is part of our broader rotational programme, the placements for this fixed-term contract are already confirmed as follows:
· 4 months (August – December) in General Internal Medicine (GIM) at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
· 4 months (January – April) in Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
This is an excellent opportunity for trust grade doctors seeking structured experience within key medical specialties, with access to educational support and opportunities for progression.
What You’ll Gain
· Structured Experience & Stability – A clear, planned rotation within two key specialties.
· Mentorship & Development – Support from experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
· Hands-On Clinical Exposure – Practical experience in acute and general medical settings.
· Exposure to Urgent & Emergency Care – Including out-of-hours resident work as part of the AMU rotation.
· Career Building – A great step toward further specialty training or senior clinical roles.
Main duties of the job
During your 8-month placement, you will work within BRI’s General Internal Medicine and Acute Medical Unit, gaining hands-on experience in diverse and fast-paced clinical environments. This role includes out-of-hours resident work during the AMU placement, providing valuable exposure to acute and emergency scenarios. Details around the rota and out-of-hours commitments can be discussed at interview
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full and detailed job description please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Honesty and reliability
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Willingness to work flexibly according to trust needs
* Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
Qualifications and Training
* Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
* Advanced life support provider
* Previous experience of working in the NHS
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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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 Suman Stephen Job title Deputy Clinical Talent Acquisition Manager Email address suman.stephen@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number 01173425000
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