Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester, are delighted to announce we are looking for Clinical Fellows (FY3) to join a number of specialties at UHL. These include, Specialist Medicine, Haematology, Obs and Gynae, Paediatrics and Surgery. The role is full time with oncalls. This is a brilliant opportunity for the right candidate who has completed a foundation training programme.

You will be allocated a clinical and educational supervisor and have access to training opportunities and e-portfolio.

Your responsibilities will be the same as a Resident doctor at F2/CT1 level.

Main duties of the job
You will work as part of ward multidisciplinary teams on, but not limited to; medical wards, acute medical units, same day emergency care and participate in the oncall rota and crash teams as appropriate.

You will be responsible for an appropriate level of managing FY1 junior doctors and working positively with PAs / ANPs / auxiliary staff.

To participate in MDT. Communicating effectively with colleagues internal/externally both clinical and non-clinical.

Effective management and communication of patient next steps and discharge planning.

To work positively with rota coordinators, line managers and consultants in regards to planning in advance, following hospital protocols.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year Per annum plus allowances for oncalls
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8372317-CFP F3
Closing date: 30 October 2026

Key working relationships

• Multidisciplinary teams including but not limited to; therapy, matrons and nursing, external clinical and non-clinical staff, managers, flow managers
• Consultants and senior colleagues
• Post Graduate Doctors (FY1-ST7+ and Clinical Fellows)
• Human Resources
• External trusts and organisations
• NHSE
• Wider ESM clinical management group and corporate areas
• Other UHL clinical management groups as required
• GMC / professional bodies

Key result areas

• Supervise, monitor and assist the Foundation Year 1 (F1) in the day-to-day management of in-patients
• Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and junior doctor tasks as timetabled
• Teach medical students as directed
• Work positively with the JDA team to ensure safe service delivery and patient care
• Take part in rostered emergency / oncall work
• Dictate discharge summaries and TTO letters for timely discharge planning
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
• Complete medical procedures and jobs in line with patient care plans
• Ensure medical notes and PAS systems (NerveCentre) are kept up to date with clinical information, home today status and discharge / care plans / next steps
• Attend induction in each hospital or new department
• Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave etc
• Ensure adherence to CQC and UHL guidelines
• Complete audits as required and organised through your consultant seniors
• Uphold a high level of patient / customer care
• Communicate and liaise with patient families and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the safe delivery of plans and complex medical information

Person specification
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Experience working in a clinical inpatient / hospital setting
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• NHS experience
• Achieved foundation competencies
• Excellent communication skills, ability to relay and record complex medical information
• Proven analytical and judgement skills with attention to detail
• Basic / Intermediate Life Support Certification
• Able to perform all basic medical procedures and tasks at the level of an F2 doctor (ie. Bloods/ cannulisation, ascitic tap, catheterisation, abscess drainage, subcutaneous injections etc.)
• Working independently and under supervision
• To manage and plan annual, study and other leaves, in line with local procedures and policies
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Desirable

• ALS/ATLS Certificate
• Advanced Life Support Certification
• Lumbar punctures
• Personal Development Plan

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. 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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Specialist Doctor, Jehan Abdulmajeed, jehan.absulmajeed@nhs.net

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