Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery (ST3+ equivalent) - General Surgery, Upper GI
The General Surgery department at St Georges University Hospital Foundation NHS Trust wishes to appoint a Trust Grade doctor at the level of ST3+ (NHS experience at registrar level) to complete and enhance its team of junior doctors.
This is a replacement post, giving the post-holder the opportunity to participate in the General Surgery on-call rota as a 1:13 daytime and night-time on call.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post (ST3+ level) where the appointee will join the general surgery firm and remain there for the duration of their contract.
The post would provide an ideal professional development platform from which the appointee may develop a portfolio of experience. The post intended is not part of a training program. If the appointee has a particular interest in research or education, then this can be facilitated as part of the post.
About us
With nearly 8,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George's Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University ofLondon and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be participation in the elective activity of the firm and emergency activity of the department.
The appointee will be attending elective theatres according to the weekly allocation of junior staff and educational needs.
There is an expectation of providing clinics (general and specialised) on weekly basis according to allocations.
Participation, preparation and presentation in MDTs is expected and necessary for professional development.
There are many opportunities for quality improvement projects, research participation and teaching due to the close relation of the department with SGU Medical school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be participation in the elective activity of the firm and emergency activity of the department.
The appointee will be attending elective theatres according to the weekly allocation of junior staff and educational needs.
There is an expectation of providing clinics (general and specialised) on weekly basis according to allocations.
Participation, preparation and presentation in MDTs is expected and necessary for professional development.
There are many opportunities for quality improvement projects, research participation and teaching due to the close relation of the department with SGU Medical school.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc qualification or Higher Degree
Experience
Essential
- General Surgery Senior House Officer (or equivalent) posts
- NHS experience at senior house officer or registrar level
Desirable
- Registrar level experience
- Academic publications
- Research experience
- Teaching experience
Knowledge Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist with the running of the Unit
- Knowledge of the basic science of surgery and commitment to learning
Desirable
- Proven manual and technical aptitude
- Endoscopy experience
- Complex hernia experience
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc qualification or Higher Degree
Experience
Essential
- General Surgery Senior House Officer (or equivalent) posts
- NHS experience at senior house officer or registrar level
Desirable
- Registrar level experience
- Academic publications
- Research experience
- Teaching experience
Knowledge Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist with the running of the Unit
- Knowledge of the basic science of surgery and commitment to learning
Desirable
- Proven manual and technical aptitude
- Endoscopy experience
- Complex hernia experience
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).
