General Surgery Junior Clinical Fellow
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Job summary
We are delighted to announce the further recruitment to our highly competitive General Surgery Junior Clinical Fellow programme. After the successful delivery of this programme over the last 3 years specifically designed to develop trainees ability to progress into training programmes, we are looking to appoint the next cohort of full time Junior Clinical Fellows (JCFs) to start in August 2024 on an initial 12-month contract. Applicants are expected to have a major interest in a career in General Surgery. MRCS or equivalent is not essential but desirable and basic clinical surgical skills (FY2 or equivalent) should be demonstrated. We would expect the successful applicant to be able to perform at the level expected of a Day 1 Core Surgical Trainee. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be eligible to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
These posts combine emergency surgery on call exposure, elective activity in a base specialty and allotted time for pursuing secondary interests including academia, management/leadership and surgical education with a view to developing a rounded portfolio for subsequent applications to CT1 and ST3 posts as applicable. The new posts will contribute to the SHO level emergency general surgery rota on a 1:4.5 rota frequency. The unit is training-focused and successful applicants will be given access to regular laparoscopic simulation sessions and core level training lists as part of their rotation.
About us
Abdominal Medicine and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU) is the largest and most complex CSU at LTHT, comprising both specialist and general abdominal surgery ranging from renal and liver transplant, to complex pancreatic surgery and upper GI, colorectal and urological surgery. The team in Leeds were some of the early adopters of the robotic surgical programme and have an appetite for innovation and research.
The department is committed to helping those wishing to build competitive portfolios ahead of surgical applications at either core training or higher surgical training level and engagement in the units activities is encouraged. We have a proven track record of converting our fellow posts to trainee rolls and can adapt the jobs accordingly to individual needs.
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Date posted
15 April 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,329 a year +OOH
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-479
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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