Job summary
Applications are invited for this post to commence from Oct 2023 for a period of 12 months. The successful candidate should be trained in managing General Surgical, HPB and / or liver transplant patients.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must demonstrate that they can work within a multidisciplinary team; evidence of an active research and an educational interest will be beneficial. There will be an option to develop specialist practise in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation.
The post is based at the Liver Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The successful candidates will form part of a team of 5 Junior clinical fellows and provide out of hours cover for wards, cover theatres and out-patient clinics.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in HPB surgery and liver transplantation.
The successful candidate will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and will be encouraged to participate in clinical research. He/she is also expected to participate in the Liver Unit's continuing medical education programme and multidisciplinary team meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in HPB surgery and liver transplantation.
The successful candidate will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and will be encouraged to participate in clinical research. He/she is also expected to participate in the Liver Unit's continuing medical education programme and multidisciplinary team meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 1.Demonstrate a desire to become a HPB or transplant surgeon
- 2. At least 2 years experience in General Surgery post-graduation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 1.Demonstrate a desire to become a HPB or transplant surgeon
- 2. At least 2 years experience in General Surgery post-graduation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
