Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Acute Medicine
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Acute Medicine available to commence as soon as possible until 02 March 2027.

As well as providing you with experience of working in a ward environment within a specific specialty in Medicine, this post will also offer you the opportunity to partake in the running of the General Medical Take based in the MAU and Emergency Department.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals with excellent acute care skills, who will help us in our aim to return patients to their homes as soon as possible; staff will be required to be proactive in driving the patient journey and looking at all alternatives to admission beyond 12-24 hours as part of a close multidisciplinary team.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
• Full MRCP or equivalent at point of application.
• Completion of a Core Medical/Acute Care Training Programme or equivalent.
• Recent exposure to acute unselected medical take.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CFH-5542
Job locations: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Specialty Lead for Acute Medicine, Dr Sarah Cowan, sarah.cowan@nhs.net