Clinical Fellow in General Surgery | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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.
The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects ofGeneralSurgery. The postholderwill work witha team of12experiencedConsultant Surgeons supported by ateam of 10 registrars, 3SHOs and 7 FY1s. Depending on theapplicant'sarea of interest there may be opportunity to gain specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery.
The duties of thepost include:
- Out-patient clinics – managing new and follow up patients independently, under supervision and teaching asrequired
- Operating – independently, under supervision,assistingand training asappropriate.
- Attendance at and participation in MDTmeetings
- Daily ward rounds
- Supervision of junior surgical staff.
- Active participation in clinical audit,governanceand 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 10rota 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.
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 anticipatedwhen thisrole 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.
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 aSpRin general surgery.
Trained in laparoscopicappendicectomy.
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 whereappropriate.
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 andpost graduates
Research/Publication
Demonstrate a continued interest in research
RelationshipBuildingand Influencing Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
Ability toestablishgood working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Communication and language skills.
Ability to produce legible,accurate,completeand comprehensive notes.
Decisiveness / Accountability.
Interpersonal skills.
Team working
Team Leadership
Flexibility.
Resilience.
Shows initiativeand drive.
Other
Commitment to a career ingeneral surgery.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Jan 2025