Job Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Junior Clinical Fellow in Stroke/Neuro to join our team to cover vacancy. The appointment is to commence on 6th August 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months.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.The duties of this post are equivalent to Foundation Year 2 / Core Trainee level.Main duties of the jobBased at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, the Clinical Neuroscience service caters to South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Lincolnshire, and North Nottinghamshire, serving over 2.2 million people. It encompasses Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Neurophysiology.As the Trust's first Academic Directorate, the unit emphasizes research, structured around seven themes: neurodegeneration, cerebrovascular (including stroke), neuroinflammation, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, neurophysiology, and industry/commercial research. These activities are led by research theme leaders and the Academic Director.About usSheffield 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 HospitalThe Northern General HospitalCharles Clifford Dental HospitalWeston Park Cancer HospitalJessop Wing Maternity HospitalThe 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 description
Job responsibilitiesThis 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.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application
• Basic Medical Degree (MBChB)
• Valid Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate by the date of application

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1 or equivalent by the date of application

Clinical experience
Essential

• 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)

Desirable

• Completion of UK Foundation training (FY2 level) or evidence of Certificate B as equivalent

Personal attributes
Essential

• Good written communication skills

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix on )
• 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).

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