Clinical Fellow - Community Medicine

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Bromley is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their dynamic team in Community Medicine. This full-time position offers a 12-month contract with opportunities for training and professional development. Candidates should possess a full GMC registration and experience in relevant medical specialties. The role involves collaborating with both hospital and community services to provide comprehensive patient care and may involve flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice in the UK.
• Experience in General Practice, General Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Interest in career progression.

Responsibilities

• Practice in General Internal Medicine and Palliative Care.
• Work within Hospital at Home service.
• Participate in community medicine activities.

Skills

Leadership capability

Ability to use electronic patient records

Experience in day-to-day organisation

Teaching experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Relevant specialist qualification (MRCGP/MRCP)

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Community Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 848-BHC-008-26

Site Central Court/Foxbury ward/Community Town orpington Salary £52656 - £65048 + London Weighting £2162 Closing 20/01/2026 23:59

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Clinical Fellow - Community Medicine

Fixed term contract - 12 months

This is a full time fixed term 12‑month post in Community Medicine with potential to extend beyond 12 months by mutual agreement.

Applicants able to work 3 – 5 days per week and willing to job share will be considered. The post holder will be part of a dynamic and experienced team of community clinicians. The role incorporates practice of General Internal Medicine, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Long term Conditions and Palliative care.

There is close working with the Acute Frailty Assessment Unit at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Community Palliative services provided by St Christopher's and with the Bromley GP Alliance.

This post is suitable for doctors who have obtained full MRCP/equivalent qualification e.g. FRCEM. Applicants with partial completion of MRCP or equivalent would be considered if they have significant clinical experience which includes working at registrar or senior clinical fellow.

Applicants will ideally have experience of working within the NHS and have a good understanding of ways of working. This job would be suitable for applicants who wish to take an OOPE (Out of Programme Experience) during their speciality training.

Interviews expected to be held towards the end of January/early February 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post is held within the Adult Urgent Community Response division (AUCR) of Bromley Healthcare (BHC) and provides an excellent opportunity for doctors who want to gain experience working in community medicine. It will involve placement within the Hospital at Home service with opportunity for experience with the Rapid Response and Rehabilitation services.

Please see the attached job description for a breakdown of duties and responsibilities associated with this position.

(Valid UK driving licence required for this role)

Please note we are NOT offering sponsorship for this role

The post holder will have training opportunities within BHC and is expected to keep a training portfolio. They will be provided with appropriate clinical and educational supervision.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification relating to the job role of the Senior Clinical Fellow - Community Medicine.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS and Equivalent Relevant higher specialist qualification e.g. MRCGP or MRCP

Professional Registration

• Full General Medical Council Registration and License to practice in the UK

Specific Skills - Administration

• Experience in day‑to‑day organisation and delivery of medical interventions in a dynamic environment.
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives including virtual wards and the Fuller Review
• Knowledge of the NHS and Health and Social care systems in the UK.

Specific Skills - Audit & Research

• Understanding of principles of medical audit.
• Understanding of principles of Clinical Research

Experience

• Experience of diagnosis and management of common medical conditions in adults. Interest in career progression.
• At least 12 months Experience of working in General Practice, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or other medical Specialty.
• Completion of 2 years Foundation level training or equivalent.
• Experience in Community Medicine

Information Technology

• Ability to use electronic patient records

Specific Skills - Management

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Management course and/or qualification.

Specific skills - teaching

• Experience of teaching medical & allied health professionals.
• Teaching course/ qualification/Exam preparation

Specific skills - procedures

• ECG, bladder scan, point of care testing
• Can perform venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheters

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel.

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part‑time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co‑owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work‑related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.

Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.