Job summary
This advert is for a full time 12 month fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equivalent) level in General Surgery at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of surgical areas with exposure to theatres and outpatient clinics. This post would be suitable for a candidate in the process of applying for national selection for a training post or for a more experienced surgeon looking for a post in a thriving department.
Possession of MRCS or equivalent and full registration with the GMC is essential.
This post provides ample training opportunities in General Surgery, and you will be expected to take an active part in audit, research and teaching.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working with Consultant-led teams and will be responsible for the management of acute admissions. They will have opportunity to regularly assist in emergency surgical procedures during their on call commitments. The post holder will participate on the Middle Grade General Surgery 1:11 on call rota.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. It comprises two Acute Hospitals: Epsom General Hospital and St Helier Hospital; Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; Elective Orthopaedic Hospital (EOC) and a Private Patient Unit. There is a tertiary Renal Unit serving South West London, Surrey and parts of Hampshire. Our hospitals are busy and dynamic and the specialties offered are led by keen and enthusiastic consultants.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
- Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and operating theatres.
- Participation in the Middle Grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues absence.
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
- Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
- Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.
- Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds under the consultants care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.
- Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
- Communication with other team members as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
- Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and operating theatres.
- Participation in the Middle Grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues absence.
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
- Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
- Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.
- Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds under the consultants care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.
- Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
- Communication with other team members as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
- MRCS
- ALS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher
Desirable
- Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Ability to present at departmental meetings
- Knowledge of audit process
- An understanding of the principles of clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in a previous audit project
- Previous participation in research projects and/or publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
- MRCS
- ALS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher
Desirable
- Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Ability to present at departmental meetings
- Knowledge of audit process
- An understanding of the principles of clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in a previous audit project
- Previous participation in research projects and/or publications
Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
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).
