Senior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 15 April 2025
Job summary
To provide an opportunity fora senior general surgical traineewho has completed theirSpR training programmeto consolidate skills in managing and delivering a general surgical and emergency service in preparation for a Consultant post.
Main duties of the job
The post potentially offers wide experience and training in benign and colorectal cancer including 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.
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).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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 applicants 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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 applicants 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).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a SpR in general surgery
- Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Middle grade general 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
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a SpR in general surgery
- Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Middle grade general 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
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties.
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).
