Junior Clinical Fellow Stroke/ Neurology FY2/ST1
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Junior Clinical Fellows in Stroke/Neuro to join our team to cover maternity leave vacancy. The appointment is to commence ASAP for a fixed term period (until 31/12/2026).
This post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. A minimum of 6 months clinical experience in an NHS post is essential for these appointments.
The duties of this post are equivalent to Foundation Year 2 / Core Trainee level.
Main duties of the job
This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including:
* Taking patient histories and performing examinations in outpatient clinics (TIA and acute neurology clinics), followed by presenting cases to the consultant.
* Prescribing medications, arranging appropriate investigations, and preparing discharge summaries, including discharge medications (TTOs).
* Attending ward rounds, documenting notes, and performing general ward duties, such as managing sick or deteriorating patients, updating relatives, and following up on test results.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills while working within a supportive and dynamic team.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
* The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
* The Northern General Hospital
* Weston Park Cancer Hospital
* Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
This post includes on-call responsibilities, offering a rewarding opportunity to work closely with the admitting team on the L2 ward. Referrals primarily come from GPs, paramedics, and A&E, involving patients presenting with neurological or stroke symptoms. As part of the role, you will clerk patients on arrival, arrange relevant tests, initiate emergency treatments, and present cases to the consultant on call. On-call duties will include one weekend in every five.
Additionally, the appointee will contribute to departmental administration as required. This may involve tasks such as supervision, rota management, coordinating teaching sessions, or supporting day-to-day administrative needs as directed by the consultants and the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application
* Basic Medical Degree (MBChB) or equivalent
* Valid Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate by the date of application
* MRCP Part 1 or equivalent by the date of application
Clinical experience
* 1 year of clinical experience post-qualification and evidence of achievements of Foundation Year 1 competencies from a UKFPO attained foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical practice
* A minimum of 6 months clinical experience of working in the NHS (not Clinical Attachment)
* Completion of UK Foundation training (FY2 level) or evidence of Certificate B as equivalent
Personal attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
* The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC good medical practice (2013).
Teaching and training
* Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£44,439 to £52,656 a year per annum (pro-rata for part time)
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