Clinical Fellow in general Surgery

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical fellow in colorectal surgery at Bournemouth hospital. The department currently has 12 Consultant surgeons and provides colorectal, upper GI, breast, endocrine, paediatric and skin cancer surgery to the local population as well as emergency service for the acutely unwell surgical patients. The position is working at registrar level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant will have opportunity to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical fellow in colorectal surgery at Bournemouth hospital. The department currently has 12 Consultant surgeons and provides colorectal, upper GI, breast, endocrine, paediatric and skin cancer surgery to the local population as well as emergency service for the acutely unwell surgical patients. The position is working at registrar level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant will have opportunity to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.

About us

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 at interview.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3414

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Rd

Poole

BH15 2JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical fellow in colorectal surgery at Bournemouth hospital. The department currently has 12 Consultant surgeons and provides colorectal, upper GI, breast, endocrine, paediatric and skin cancer surgery to the local population as well as emergency service for the acutely unwell surgical patients. The position is working at registrar level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant will have opportunity to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical fellow in colorectal surgery at Bournemouth hospital. The department currently has 12 Consultant surgeons and provides colorectal, upper GI, breast, endocrine, paediatric and skin cancer surgery to the local population as well as emergency service for the acutely unwell surgical patients. The position is working at registrar level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant will have opportunity to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • ATLS

Desirable

  • FRCS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a SPR in surgery
  • Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • Middle grade surgical on call experience

Desirable

  • Experience in other surgical specialties

clinical skills and technical skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
  • Understands the principles of clinical audit
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Desirable

  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and post graduates

Research/Publication

Essential

  • Demonstrate a continued interest in research

Relationship building and influencing skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Commitment to a career in Surgery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • ATLS

Desirable

  • FRCS

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a SPR in surgery
  • Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • Middle grade surgical on call experience

Desirable

  • Experience in other surgical specialties

clinical skills and technical skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
  • Understands the principles of clinical audit
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Desirable

  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and post graduates

Research/Publication

Essential

  • Demonstrate a continued interest in research

Relationship building and influencing skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Commitment to a career in Surgery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Rd

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Rd

Poole

BH15 2JB


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Colorectal Specialist

Salman Heydari

salman.heydari@uhd.nhs.uk

07958501466

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3414

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Rd

Poole

BH15 2JB


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