Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

Integrated Care System; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Clinical Fellow in General Surgery to join their team starting August 2025 on a 12-month contract. Candidates should be fully registered with the GMC and have a keen interest in a surgical career. Responsibilities include managing out-patient clinics, participating in surgeries, and supervising junior staff. This position aims to enhance skills and provide valuable training experience in various surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Experience of working as an SpR in general surgery.
• Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Responsibilities

• Manage out-patient clinics independently under supervision.
• Participate in operating sessions under supervision.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and supervise junior surgical staff.

Skills

Interest in General Surgery

Basic clinical surgical skills

Good manual dexterity

Ability to work in a team

Education

Full GMC registration

MB BS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent (Desirable)

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

The closing date is 15 August 2025

We are delighted to announce the further recruitment to our highly competitive General Surgery 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 Clinical Fellows (CFs) to start in August 2025 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.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Main duties of the job

The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects ofGeneralSurgery.The postholderwill work witha team of12experiencedConsultant Surgeons supported by ateam of 10 registrars, 3SHOs and 7 FY1s. Depending on theapplicant'sarea of interest there may be opportunity to gain specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery.

The duties of thepost include:

Out-patient clinics - managing new and follow up patients independently, under supervision and teaching asrequired

Operating - independently, under supervision,assistingand training asappropriate.

Attendance at and participation in MDTmeetings

Daily ward rounds

Supervision of junior surgical staff.

Active participation in clinical audit,governanceand research.

Teaching of medical students and surgical trainees

Pre and post operative care of admissions

Participation in middle grade on call rota(currently working a 1 in 10rota but subject to change).

Other Duties

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken. Other duties may need to be carried out in consultation with clinical colleagues and the designated Consultant.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Qualifications

Full GMC registration

MB BS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

ATLS

FRCS

Experience

Experience as aSpRin general surgery.

Trained in laparoscopicappendicectomy.

Middle grade general surgical on call experience.

Experience in other surgical specialties.

NHS Clinical Attachment

Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

Understanding of clinical risk management.

Competent to work without direct supervision whereappropriate.

Accepts responsibility and offers leadership

Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach.

Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co-ordination

Ability/Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice.

Understands the principles of clinical audit.

Shows awareness of own limitations.

Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties.

Organisation and Planning

Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need.

Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints.

Teaching

Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates andpost graduates

Research/Publication

Demonstrate a continued interest in research

RelationshipBuildingand Influencing Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.

Ability toestablishgood working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Communication and language skills.

Ability to produce legible,accurate,completeand comprehensive notes.

Decisiveness / Accountability.

Interpersonal skills.

Flexibility.

Resilience.

Shows initiativeand drive.

Other

Commitment to a career ingeneral surgery.

Person Specification

Experience

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Experience of working as an SpR in general Surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
• Middle grade general surgical on call experience
• Experience in other surgical specialities
• NHS Clinical Attachment

Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Accepts responsibility and offers leadership
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical, scientific approach
• Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co-ordination

Ability and Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
• Understand the principles of clinical audit
• Shows awareness of own limitations
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical or surgical specialities

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
• Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust