Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTGastrointestinal Medicine and SurgerySenior Clinical Fellow post Endocrine SurgeryNodal Point 5Fixed Term - 18 MonthsFull Time - 40 hours
This is primarily a clinical post with opportunities to participate in departmental audit and research projects. The post is for 18 months.
The post will be to provide support to the Endocrine surgical unit in the form of outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, MDT attendance, in addition to ward cover and administrative duties attached to these clinical commitments.General surgical call cover is not a planned part of the position but can be discussed if the applicant wishes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will, along with other junior colleagues be responsible for:
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics, or other premises as required.
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
About us
The Department of Endocrine Surgery sits with The Department of Upper and General Surgery at St Thomas' Hospital.
Endocrine surgery service is an integral part of the Regional Thyroid Cancer service and Provides a local and regional service for Adrenal, Parathyroid, and benign thyroid pathology. There is a close working and joint one-stop thyroid clinic with the Department of Endocrinology. There are close links with the Endocrine surgery team at Kings College Hospital with cross-site working.
We operate at St Thomas Hospital on Mondays and Tuesdays and at King's on Wednesdays. We perform around 300 thyroid and parathyroid and 40 adrenal procedures per year.
Clinics are located in the Department of Endocrinology every week and at Gassiot House every fortnight. There is a fortnightly clinic at Kings. There are weekly; Thyroid MDT, endocrine MDT at STH, and an adrenal MDT at Kings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The exact timetable would be determined after discussion with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead with consideration to the educational needs of the post holder along with those of other junior surgical colleagues. However, broadly speaking it would involve the following:
- Participation in consultant-led ward rounds.
- Participation in out-patient clinics
- Theatre sessions
- Involvement all 3 MDTs
- Research /audit activity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The exact timetable would be determined after discussion with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead with consideration to the educational needs of the post holder along with those of other junior surgical colleagues. However, broadly speaking it would involve the following:
- Participation in consultant-led ward rounds.
- Participation in out-patient clinics
- Theatre sessions
- Involvement all 3 MDTs
- Research /audit activity
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration FRCS
- MRCS
Desirable
- Other relevant academic qualifications e.g. BSc / MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery (ST3+)
- Participation in On Call rotas at Registrar level
Desirable
- Experience of minimally invasive UGI surgery
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
- A team based approach to care and service management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives
Desirable
- IT skills with Word and Excel
Teaching
Essential
- An ability to teach undergraduate students or other junior doctors
Desirable
- Certificate of medical education
Research
Essential
- An ability to initiate, pursue, and complete clinical or basic medical research
Desirable
- A track record of working with clinical databases
- Exposure to writing papers and poster presentations
- GCP certification
Good Medical Practice
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical and Surgical Practice set out by the GMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration FRCS
- MRCS
Desirable
- Other relevant academic qualifications e.g. BSc / MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery (ST3+)
- Participation in On Call rotas at Registrar level
Desirable
- Experience of minimally invasive UGI surgery
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
- A team based approach to care and service management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives
Desirable
- IT skills with Word and Excel
Teaching
Essential
- An ability to teach undergraduate students or other junior doctors
Desirable
- Certificate of medical education
Research
Essential
- An ability to initiate, pursue, and complete clinical or basic medical research
Desirable
- A track record of working with clinical databases
- Exposure to writing papers and poster presentations
- GCP certification
Good Medical Practice
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical and Surgical Practice set out by the GMC.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
