Cornwall Clinical Fellow - in General Surgery, Urology & Vascular

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Cornwall Clinical Fellow - in General Surgery, Urology & Vascular

Employer: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Location: Truro, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 24 Apr 2025

Job summary
Cornwall Clinical & Educational Fellows - Multiple disciplines available - General Surgery, Urology, Vascular
Live, learn and develop your career in a great environment
Fixed term posts from August 2025

• General Surgery
• Urology
• Vascular

The above posts will also include an element of either Undergraduate or Postgraduate Education, Research, Quality Improvement or Leadership.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment and management of in-patients.
• Assessment and management of acute admissions.
• Attend ward rounds as timetabled.
• Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
• Attend out-patients (where appropriate) and assist with in-patient management.
• Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients within RCHT.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 550,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• GMC Registration and a Full license to practice

Desirable

• Formal Teaching qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation training or equivalence
• Previous NHS experience
• ALS provider or equivalent
• Experience in Clinical Governance and Audits

Desirable

• Experience in the relevant specialties to application
• Experience in Simulation training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ

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