Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train.The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
Job summary
We are delighted to announce the further recruitment to our highly competitive General Surgery Junior Clinical Fellow programme.
After the successful delivery of this programme over the last 3 years specifically designed to develop trainees ability to progress into training programmes, we are looking to appoint the next cohort of full time Junior Clinical Fellows (JCFs) to start in August 2024 on an initial 12-month contract.
Applicants are expected to have a major interest in a career in General Surgery. MRCS or equivalent is not essential but desirable and basic clinical surgical skills (FY2 or equivalent) should be demonstrated. We would expect the successful applicant to be able to perform at the level expected of a Day 1 Core Surgical Trainee.
Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be eligible to work in the UK.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Main duties of the job
The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects of General Surgery. The post holder will work with a team of 12 experienced Consultant Surgeons supported by a team of 10 registrars, 3 SHOs and 7 FY1s. Depending on the applicant's area of interest there may be opportunity to gain specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery.
The duties of the post include:
- Out-patient clinics – managing new and follow up patients independently, under supervision and teaching as required
- Operating – independently, under supervision, assisting and training as appropriate.
- Attendance at and participation in MDT meetings
- Daily ward rounds
- Supervision of junior surgical staff.
- Active participation in clinical audit, governance and research.
- Teaching of medical students and surgical trainees
- Pre and post operative care of admissions
- Participation in middle grade on call rota (currently working a 1 in 10 rota but subject to change).
Other Duties
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken. Other duties may need to be carried out in consultation with clinical colleagues and the designated Consultant.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated when this role and base of work will relocate. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute.Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
Full GMC registration
MB BS or equivalent
MRCS or equivalent
ATLS
FRCS
Experience
Experience as a SpR in general surgery.
Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Middle grade general surgical on call experience.
Minimum 4 months NHS Experience
Experience in other surgical specialties.
NHS Clinical Attachment
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Understanding of clinical risk management.
Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
Accepts responsibility and offers leadership
Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach.
Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co-ordination
Ability/Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice.
Understands the principles of clinical audit.
Shows awareness of own limitations.
Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties.
Organisation and Planning
Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need.
Time Management skills
Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints.
Teaching
Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and post graduates
Research/Publication
Demonstrate a continued interest in research
Relationship Building and Influencing Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
Ability to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Communication and language skills.
Ability to produce legible, accurate, complete and comprehensive notes.
Decisiveness / Accountability.
Interpersonal skills.
Team working
Team Leadership
Flexibility.
Resilience.
Shows initiative and drive.
Other
Commitment to a career in general surgery.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Experience of working as an SpR in general Surgery
- Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Middle grade general surgical on call experience
- Minimum 4 months NHS Experience
- Experience in other surgical specialities
- NHS Clinical Attachment
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential criteria- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where apprpriate
- Accepts responsibility and offers leadership
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical, scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co-ordination
Ability and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
- Understand the principles of clinical audit
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical or surgical specialities
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria- Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
- Time management skills
- Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.