Junior Clinical Fellow in Transplant and Vascular Access Surgery

Job summary

Interview to be scheduled on 6th February 2025

The appointee's principal duties will be based in the Department of Transplantation and dialysis Access Surgery at UHCW and will include inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and surgical lists. The post will suit applicants who wish to gain experience in Renal Transplantation, Vascular Access, and General Surgery. Participation in an on call rota is not essential but can be discussed if desired for personal development (either General or Transplant/Vascular Surgery dependent on experience). The post will initially be for 12 months with the opportunity to extend for 2 years.

You will be expected to assist with providing transplantation and vascular access services including both emergency and elective work. The unit performs an average of 70 renal transplant and 300 dialysis access procedures per year. We have a large live donor transplant programme that is growing and includes HLA and ABO incompatible transplantation.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the comprehensive management of a complete range of transplant and vascular access services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

To participate in daily ward rounds, elective and emergency theatre sessions, outpatient

clinics, MDT and specialty clinics

Participate in Transplant Unit meetings and activities

Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with medical, nursing

and other staff to provide efficient, safe, and quality care

Participate in the auditing and review of clinical practices to improve clinical outcomes

Support departmental research develop research interest if appropriate

Participate in Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and allied health professional teaching

Take on-going responsibility for patients under care of your consultants

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Medical and Surgical colleagues in other

Specialties

Take responsibility for Clinical Professional Development and ensuring practice is up to date

Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers

Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.