Senior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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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 in the first instance with the possibility of a further 12 month extension.

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 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.

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-5751946A

Job locations

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wednesfield Road

WOLVERHMAPTON

WV10 0QP


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

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

Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Previous General Surgery Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of on-call at ST level
Person Specification

professional registration

Essential

  • GMC Registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wednesfield Road

WOLVERHMAPTON

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wednesfield Road

WOLVERHMAPTON

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Sanaa Elgaddal

sanaaelgaddal@nhs.net

01902307999

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-5751946A

Job locations

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wednesfield Road

WOLVERHMAPTON

WV10 0QP


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