Junior Training Fellow Acute Medicine

Job overview

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS HOSPITAL NHS TRUST ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STOKE ON TRENT

Training Fellow in Acute Medicine (ST1/2 Level). Applications are invited for Training fellows (ST1 Level) in Acute Medicine. The Trust is a University Teaching Hospital with its own Medical School and has a newly built Academic Complex. We have modern diagnostic facilities and have been substantially expanding our current acute medical services through a multi-million pound investment including a brand new state of the art Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) centre at the RSUH site.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will at all times work under direct Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team across our areas of the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Short Stay Unit (SSU), AEC as well as our newly created pioneering Acute Medical Rapid Assessment (AMRA) service which is embedded within the Emergency Department.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,499 to £67,325 a year

£55,355 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8347407

Job locations

UHNM Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will at all times work under direct Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team across our areas of the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Short Stay Unit (SSU), AEC as well as our newly created pioneering Acute Medical Rapid Assessment (AMRA) service which is embedded within the Emergency Department.

Please refer to job pack for full job description.

Job responsibilities

You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will at all times work under direct Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team across our areas of the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Short Stay Unit (SSU), AEC as well as our newly created pioneering Acute Medical Rapid Assessment (AMRA) service which is embedded within the Emergency Department.

Please refer to job pack for full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1
• Advanced life support certificate

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• Completed all parts of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 36 months general medicine training
• At least 6 months experience in Acute Medicine
• Must have 12 months NHS experience in an SHO or equivalent post
• Evidence of safe, sound clinical practice
• Experience of teaching medical students/ foundation trainee's

Desirable

• Critical care experience

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Good standard of written and verbal English
• Experience in audits

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.

Desirable

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1
• Advanced life support certificate

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• Completed all parts of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 36 months general medicine training
• At least 6 months experience in Acute Medicine
• Must have 12 months NHS experience in an SHO or equivalent post
• Evidence of safe, sound clinical practice
• Experience of teaching medical students/ foundation trainee's

Desirable

• Critical care experience

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Good standard of written and verbal English
• Experience in audits

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.

Desirable

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

You must have wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will at all times work under direct Consultant supervision and within a dedicated team across our areas of the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Short Stay Unit (SSU), AEC as well as our newly created pioneering Acute Medical Rapid Assessment (AMRA) service which is embedded within the Emergency Department.

Please refer to job pack for full job description.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1
• Advanced life support certificate

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• Completed all parts of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 36 months general medicine training
• At least 6 months experience in Acute Medicine
• Must have 12 months NHS experience in an SHO or equivalent post
• Evidence of safe, sound clinical practice
• Experience of teaching medical students/ foundation trainee's

Desirable

• Critical care experience

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Good standard of written and verbal English
• Experience in audits

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.

Desirable

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.