Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2-CT1) to work as part of the General Surgical team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at the Royal Blackburn Hospital site. This post is fixed term for 12 months starting in August 2023.
The post holder will assist in providing a clinical service in elective and emergency General Surgery to the population of East Lancashire and the adjoining areas.
The post holder will be expected to provide a patient centred service, respecting the privacy, dignity and choice of individual patients.
Main duties of the job
These posts are ideal for candidates who have completed Foundation training or equivalent and are seeking further surgical training, working closely with the STs/Senior Clinical Fellows and under the supervision of the Consultants.
The roles include out of hours work on the on call rota which is a full shift system. It covers General Surgery emergencies but there is also some cross-cover with Vascular, Urology and ENT at Junior Clinical Fellow level as part of the Surgical Out of Hours Service (SOS).
The roles are primarily ward based however include the opportunity to assist in theatres along with general and specialist out-patient clinics.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
We are a progressive, dynamic department of 19 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 9 Specialist Registrars, 3 Specialty Doctors, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows, 2 CT's, 3 FY2s and 6 FY1s. We are also supported by a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Specialist Nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Deliver high quality care with the help of the existing surgical team.
2. Share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate.
3. Participate in the weekly on-call system of care under the EWTD guidelines.
4. Observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.
5. Closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.
6. Undertake research in the department.
7. Provide support for junior colleagues in the department including FY1s and Medical Students
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Deliver high quality care with the help of the existing surgical team.
2. Share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate.
3. Participate in the weekly on-call system of care under the EWTD guidelines.
4. Observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.
5. Closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.
6. Undertake research in the department.
7. Provide support for junior colleagues in the department including FY1s and Medical Students
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Sufficient experience to join
Experiences
Essential
- Experience in General Surgery
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Management
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Sufficient experience to join
Experiences
Essential
- Experience in General Surgery
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Management
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage
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).
