Job summary
We wish to appoint 4 x Clinical Fellow in General Surgery to start on Wednesday 7th August 2024.
This will consist of
1 x Upper GI 6 months / Colorectal 6 months
1 x Colorectal 6 months / Transplant 6 months
1 x Colorectal 6 months / Upper GI 6 months
1 x Vascular 6 months / Colorectal 6 months
The post is based in the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital, which is a state of the art new Hospital facility which will be one of Europe's leading hospital buildings.
The General Surgery Department delivers emergency and elective services at Southmead Hospital. The consultant surgeons provide a General Surgery service primarily but not exclusively to the Trust's catchment population including a 24-hour continuous emergency service. Emergency vascular surgery is also undertaken in the Brunel Building and is the main hub for arterial work in the region.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to provide supervision and support for more junior surgical trainees within his/her competence. Although the post does not have postgraduate approval for training, assessment of progression will be by continual assessment with use of PBA (procedure based assessment). The post-holder will be provided with formal documentation of their level of competence on completion of the post.
This post would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialty training or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology. The post holder must have a minimum of 4 months experience in surgery.
Full Registration with the GMC is essential. The Trust has teaching status and is linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
About us
The General Surgery Department delivers emergency and elective services at Southmead Hospital. The consultant surgeons provide a General Surgery service primarily but not exclusively to the Trust'scatchment population including a 24-hour continuous emergency service. Emergency vascular surgery is also undertaken in the Brunel Building and is the main hub for arterial work in the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialtytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome
Aim Start Date: Wednesday 7th August 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialtytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome
Aim Start Date: Wednesday 7th August 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of general surgical and vascular conditions.
Desirable
- 4 months experience in surgery
- At least 6 months experience at SHO level
- Interest in pursuing career in surgery
Management & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME / reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Quality Improvement project involvement
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Able to produce clear concise notes
Desirable
- Basic Surgical Skills Course
- Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry.
- Demonstrate experience in teaching under-graduates and post-graduates
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Desirable
- Good oral and presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of general surgical and vascular conditions.
Desirable
- 4 months experience in surgery
- At least 6 months experience at SHO level
- Interest in pursuing career in surgery
Management & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME / reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Quality Improvement project involvement
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Able to produce clear concise notes
Desirable
- Basic Surgical Skills Course
- Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry.
- Demonstrate experience in teaching under-graduates and post-graduates
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Desirable
- Good oral and presentation skills.
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).
