About the scheme
There are many hallmarks of the clinical fellow schemes (CFS) which, being primarily experiential, expose talented clinicians early in their careers, to the complex challenges of leadership at the highest levels. Evidence indicates that they (and their host organisations) find this experience enlightening and invigorating. Having self-identified as having an interest in leadership, these clinicians are supported by the schemes to transition from their primary identity as a ‘clinician’ to develop and connect with a new identity: ‘leader’.
The SCFS will support clinical fellows to consolidate their identity as a leader, and to expand and grow their leadership ability in different contexts in service of better patient care and experiences. They will further consolidate a broad range of leadership, policy, project and communication skills, whilst leading on programmes of work that will directly contribute to national healthcare priorities.
The scheme is available to FMLM Alumni of the:
- National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow Scheme
- Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme
- Chief Dental Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme
- Chief Scientific Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme
- Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme
- NHSE Regional Clinical Leadership Fellow Scheme
Applications are invited from CFS Alumni who are clinicians in training and in non-training posts (including consultants) and who have graduated those schemes prior to September 2023 with demonstrable examples of having advanced their leadership ability and effectiveness since.
Recruitment
Senior clinical fellows are selected through a recruitment process that reflects those used by NHSE and Affiliated Organisations. Applicants apply for specific placements and are then shortlisted & interviewed by host organisations. An advanced leadership development programme delivered by FMLM seeks to enhance senior clinical fellows’ leadership capabilities and growth. Over the year, senior clinical fellows will gain opportunities for networking with leaders across the UK, in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Host placements
The duration of the placements are for a minimum of 12 months. Posts typically commence from 1 September annually, but this may vary between host organisations. The majority of Senior Clinical Fellows will participate on a part time basis.
Register your interest
Applications have closed for the 2023/24 scheme.
Please register your interest to be notified when applications are invited for 2024/25
