Current Schemes

FMLM Clinical Fellow Schemes offer emerging clinical leaders with the opportunity to develop skills in leadership, management, strategy, project management and health policy outside of clinical practice. 

Host organisations have the opportunity to be part of a prestigious portfolio of schemes that develop a growing community of future clinical leaders who advocate and influence clinical, organisational and patient improvements across multiple healthcare systems. 

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We currently facilitate the following schemes:

Chief Sustainability Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme

National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow Scheme

Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme

Chief Dental Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme

FAQs

I have senior leadership experience. Will that enhance my application? 

The scheme is aimed at developing future leaders and is not suitable for those that hold or have held established or senior leadership roles. 

I am a healthcare professional but not listed in one of the eligible categories on the application form. Can I apply? 

This scheme is open to those listed only as it is developed for the specific leadership development needs of these clinical groups. 

Can international or EEA applicants apply? 

The scheme is open to all applicants that satisfy the eligibility and selection criteria and are eligible to work in the UK or participate in this scheme according to visa requirements. 

 If you are uncertain whether your visa entitles you to work in the UK and participate in this scheme, please seek further information from the UK Visas and Immigration website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.  

 Please note that participating organisations, including FMLM, NHS England or host organisations are unable to provide sponsorship to international candidates

Can I defer entry?  

We are unable to accept applications for deferred entry to the scheme. All posts will commence from September 2025. 

I have completed an FMLM Clinical Scheme previously. Can I reapply? 

Clinicians that have been through the scheme previously are not eligible to reapply. 

I am unable to attend the interview date(s). Is there an alternative? 

Interviews will be held virtually for maximum accessibility; therefore, alternative dates are not available. 

Can I speak to the host organisations or current clinical fellows in person or over the telephone?  

Given the significant number of applicants for this scheme, we are unable to provide contact details for host organisations or current clinical fellows. However, if shortlisted, you will have the opportunity to meet them during the scheduled host evening to gain information about the fellowship experience and to ask questions. If contacted directly via other channels, current clinical fellows will not discuss any specifics or provide additional details around the selection process.

I applied before but didn’t get through the interview, is it worth me applying again?

Previous applicants who were unsuccessful are welcome to apply again and the previous application will not be taken into account.

Will I get feedback on my application if it’s not successful?

Only candidates who are unsuccessful at the interview stage will receive feedback. 

Can I transfer to a different scheme or host at a later date?

This is not possible. Candidates are advised to only confirm acceptance of roles and offers if they can fully commit to the terms.

Hosting a Clinical Fellow

Does your organisation have the capacity to host a Clinical Fellow and desire the opportunity to engage with some of the most talented clinicians in the UK, many of whom are likely to be the senior leaders of the future?

Found out more information on becoming a host organisation