Fellow in General Surgery

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Kemp Town Estate is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for its General Surgery unit, which provides tertiary level care. The role includes participating in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to various aspects of general surgery, while providing opportunities for consultant-led training and flexible working. Ideal candidates will have completed or be nearing the end of their general surgery training, with experience in emergency care and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Candidates should have completed or be nearing completion of general surgery training.
• Experience in emergency care and theatres is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the multidisciplinary general surgery team.
• Contribute to elective wards alongside other registrars.
• Engage in consultant-led training and outpatient clinics.

Skills

General Surgery Experience

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Surgical Procedures

Education

Completed General Surgery Training

Job description

Overview

The appointee will work within the multidisciplinary general surgery team under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons and alongside them, to interface with the other team members, comprising Nurses, Dieticians, Psychiatrists, Physicians and Anaesthetists. The post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of General Surgery in a well-supported and closely supervised environment. The elective teams are split between the UGI and LGI consultants equally with the full spectrum of surgery being undertaken except specialist hepatobiliary work.

Senior Fellows will have the opportunity to benefit from consultant-led training in theatres, access to endoscopy, access to robotic theatre, outpatient clinics and MDTs. Other opportunities within these posts include contribution to research, undergraduate education and management/leadership roles.

As well as contributing to the elective wards alongside the other registrars, they will participate in the 1:10 general on call rota which provides cover to the acute emergency general surgery service in Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. This will provide experience to emergency care/theatres and multi-disciplinary working in a major Trauma Centre. As well as providing care to the people of Brighton and Hove, we provide tertiary level OG and trauma care to 1.6 million people across Sussex, parts of Surrey and West Kent.

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Digestive Diseases Department comprises both the General Surgery and Gastroenterology teams that are managed and run together. This arrangement provides a uniquely integrated service for patients. Close co-operation between specialists in each area is encouraged. Highly specialised endoscopic services are available as part of this team.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Position

We are pleased to offer a post to join our General Surgery unit in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a senior clinical fellow. These posts are suited to candidates nearing or who have completed their general surgery training (or equivalent) and are looking to further their experience in complex upper GI or lower GI surgery. The General Surgery unit in Royal Sussex County Hospital provides tertiary level care to 1.6 million people across Sussex, parts of Surrey and West Kent.

Diversity & Inclusion

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.