Clinical Development Fellowships (CDFs) – Acute Internal Medicine
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Position Overview & Specifications
Clinical Development Fellowships (CDFs) – Acute Internal Medicine
Full time (40 hours per week)
Fixed term until 1st August 2023, with possibility of extension.
Salary Scale - £36,472 - £57,349 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Development Fellow (CDF) in Acute Internal Medicine. These posts comprise a clinical role working in the Acute Medicine Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in conjunction with one day per week of professional and departmental development time.
This would suit candidates who have recently completed or about to finish either UK Foundation Programmes or Core Medical Training and have been assessed as being competent in delivering acute medical care under supervision. The post will give successful applicants the opportunity to gain experience in Acute Medicine before committing to CMT, ACCS or indeed higher specialty training in Acute Medicine, or would provide a professional development adjunct if interested in another non-acute specialty longer term.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Lindsay Reid, Consultant in Acute and General Medicine on lindsay.reid@nhs.scot or via the Acute Medicine Secretary, Michelle Kydd, on 01324 567462
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website.
Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Clinical Development Fellowships (CDFs) – Acute Internal Medicine roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,472 - £57,349 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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