Core Clinical Fellow - General Surgery (ST1-2 equivalent)

Integrated Care System; Frimley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Frimley is seeking a Core Clinical Fellow in General Surgery. The ideal candidate should have completed a foundation training program and possess GMC registration. This role offers substantial training opportunities, the chance to participate in research, and exposure to a variety of surgical specialties under expert supervision.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Supportive educational environment

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of foundation programme training.
• Competent in basic procedures such as CPR and physical examination.
• Experience of working in the NHS and in General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide care of acute patients under guidance of senior staff.
• Assist consultants at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Participate in audits and research.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Able to discuss treatment options with patients

Ability to establish good working relations

Contribute to teaching and learning

Time management and prioritization

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Core Clinical Fellow - General Surgery (ST1-2 equivalent)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South East of England, comprising of Frimley Park, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals.

At Frimley Park Hospital, our team of 15 junior doctors at FY2 & CT1/2 level (SHO) work in a variety of specialties including colorectal, upper GI, vascular, urology and breast surgery; supported by 12 FY1 doctors, 10 Registrars and 4 fellows in General Surgery and separate Urology and Vascular teams' registrars/fellows.

We are looking for suitable candidates to join the SHO team. We provide high quality training, and you will be supported in special interest training where possible. There will be opportunities for minor and intermediate supervised operating and to get involved in research/audit projects with a view to publication.

These are ideal posts for: preparation for Core Training, supporting international medical graduates, building a comprehensive portfolio or those aspiring to ST3 entry. The department boasts successful entries to all the national selection programmes.

Whilst this post will not be recognised for training, there is a strong educational component with dedicated training in clinical, professional and personal skills. All junior doctors are treated equally, with access to Educational / Clinical supervision and a local training programme.

Main duties of the job

Provide care of acute patients under the guidance of the senior staff and will include assisting the consultants at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions, and operating under supervision.

• Be expected to provide teaching to FY1s, nursing staff and undergraduate students.
• Be expected to participate in audits and research.
• Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior.
• On-call will be covered by a shift system. Average hours will be up to 48.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

• Be expected to provide teaching to FY1s, nursing staff and undergraduate students.
• Be expected to participate in audits and research.
• Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with their colleagues both senior and junior.
• On-call will be covered by a shift system. Average hours will be up to 48.

See attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications/Registration

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC Registration

Specific competencies

• Good standard of written English
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
• Keep professional knowledge and skills up-to-date
• Able to manage time and prioritise workload
• Respect and promote an individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture
• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.

Experience

• Satisfactory completion of foundation programme training (including FY2) (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
• Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
• Understanding of the basic principles of research
• Knowledge of the consent process and understand the principles of consent
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of working in General Surgery

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.

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