Senior Clinical Fellow in Geriatrics & Neurorehabilitation

The over‑riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement and by working closely with the broader Multi‑disciplinary Team (MDT). The post will be based with the Neurorehabilitation team at Mansfield Community Hospital, with services also offered at Newark and Kings Mill Hospital. There are excellent educational opportunities, both formal (weekly medical Grand Round, weekly Geriatric Department educational meeting) and informal. There are also opportunities for audit and QIP projects whilst working at the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in‑reach into the medical wards
• See neurorehabilitation referrals on medical wards
• Attend neurorehabilitation outpatient clinics
• Manage spasticity and administer botulinum toxin injections, with training as required.

Qualifications

• Full registration (and licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Have completed 2 of the 3 parts of MRCP
• Full MRCP

Experience

• At least 4 years full‑time regular hospital service at Specialty Registrar – Year 1 or 2 / F2 level or a higher grade with at least 4 months in Geriatrics and at least 4 months of registrar level (IMT3 or above) experience of general medicine on calls within the UK
• Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting
• Experience of working at a registrar level in geriatric medicine

Teaching

• Experience with audit, teaching or quality improvement.
• Experience in teaching.

Other

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work independently and prioritise well.
• Organised with work
• Clear reasoning and diagnostic skills
• Confidentiality essential
• Ability to seek and give advice when necessary
• Tactful and diplomatic

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.

Application Process

We support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it’s essential that personal statements and behaviour examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will be deducted from your first salary once you’ve commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced.

If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals.