Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to commence as soon as possible; appointments are for a 1 year fixed term period, with an option to extend.
Although the posts are non-training grade, there will be direct Consultant supervision and an educational programme including annual appraisal, 4-monthly supervisor meetings, access to an e-portfolio and relevant study leave. There will be a specific programme of protected teaching and a wide range of other clinical training activities.
Postholders are encouraged to undertake audit and quality improvement projects. They will also be supported to pursue Membership examinations in their chosen specialty. There will be options to develop formal teaching or research
Main duties of the job
The post offers excellent experience in General Surgery within the sub specialty of vascular services and would be suitable for someone who has completed Basic Surgical Training and is looking for an opportunity to widen their experience prior to moving on to Higher Surgical Training.
Opportunities exist within the Directorate for postholders to conduct clinical research . Furthermore the posts would be ideal for anyone wishing to undertake further academic study, eg MsC/B.Ed and protected study time can be built in the job plan accordingly.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We welcome the rich diversity that exists within our communities and workforce and are building a workforce that can help us to realise our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The weekly timetable will include ward rounds, theatre sessions and outpatients clinics along with audit/surgical meetings once per week,
- Participation on the Middle Grade on-call rota
- Continuing care of patients on the ward during the day
- Perform duties in unforeseen or emergency circumstances at the request of the consultant
- Requirement for involvement in teaching, especially under-graduates
- Cover the absence of colleagues, eg annual leave, study leave
The successful candidate will be responsible for the support of vascular services at RWT including vascular outpatients and day case theatres, with good exposure to renal access and endovenous procedures. A whole day per week is allocated to major vascular operating at Russells Hall to gain exposure to the full range of major vascular procedures (including AAA, carotid and lower limb revascularisation).
Emergency vascular experience is provided through a 1:8 out of hours vascular middle grade rota and a 1:8 emergency day time cover at Russells Hall.
A major role is to support the Consultants and Vascular Nurse Specialists with timely vascular reviews of inpatient referrals admitted under other specialities including liaising with the Hub if transfer to the Hub is required.
Once sufficient clinical experience has been obtained, there may be the opportunity of performing more independent outpatient and day case theatre activities under indirect supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The weekly timetable will include ward rounds, theatre sessions and outpatients clinics along with audit/surgical meetings once per week,
- Participation on the Middle Grade on-call rota
- Continuing care of patients on the ward during the day
- Perform duties in unforeseen or emergency circumstances at the request of the consultant
- Requirement for involvement in teaching, especially under-graduates
- Cover the absence of colleagues, eg annual leave, study leave
The successful candidate will be responsible for the support of vascular services at RWT including vascular outpatients and day case theatres, with good exposure to renal access and endovenous procedures. A whole day per week is allocated to major vascular operating at Russells Hall to gain exposure to the full range of major vascular procedures (including AAA, carotid and lower limb revascularisation).
Emergency vascular experience is provided through a 1:8 out of hours vascular middle grade rota and a 1:8 emergency day time cover at Russells Hall.
A major role is to support the Consultants and Vascular Nurse Specialists with timely vascular reviews of inpatient referrals admitted under other specialities including liaising with the Hub if transfer to the Hub is required.
Once sufficient clinical experience has been obtained, there may be the opportunity of performing more independent outpatient and day case theatre activities under indirect supervision.
Person Specification
professional registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous General Surgery Experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of on-call at ST level
Person Specification
professional registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous General Surgery Experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of on-call at ST level
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).
