Job summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (Peri-CCT).
The successful candidate will be able take up post for a period of 12 months initially with a view to this being extended by mutual agreement.
The SCF post has been specifically designed to help motivate people further in their careers in Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- Participate in the running of department/ward
- Provide surgical clinical supervision of Junior doctors on the wards.
- Participate in the general surgical oncall triage rota at registrar level (There may be an opportunity to work on the 1ston-call rota, dependant on experience)
- Provide senior medical input for non surgical wards when oncall (especially Out of Hours).
- Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators
- The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team is essential to this post. You will participate in operational and research projects and the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and other Ancillary staff.
- Supervise, monitor and assist Junior Medical Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts.
- Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
- Take part in timetabled Emergency work. This will involve contributing senior input to the on-call team and may include any combination of leading the arrest team, running the surgical admissions unit and triage area as the surgical registrar on call, reviewing medical patients onbase wards and providing a medical opinion for patients in other specialities.
- Participate in Surgical Outpatient Clinics.
- Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a job description which details an overview and main responsibilities of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a job description which details an overview and main responsibilities of the job
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MRCS qualification
- ALS Qualified
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to surgical training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working at surgical registrar level either in the UK or abroad (A minimum of 6months in the UK)
Desirable
- Experience in Transplant Unit
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Emotional intelligence and empathy in dealing with cancer patients
- Potential to cope with stressful situations
- Good communication skills.
- The ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- MRCS qualification
- ALS Qualified
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to surgical training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working at surgical registrar level either in the UK or abroad (A minimum of 6months in the UK)
Desirable
- Experience in Transplant Unit
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Emotional intelligence and empathy in dealing with cancer patients
- Potential to cope with stressful situations
- Good communication skills.
- The ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families.
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).
