Junior Clinical Fellow - Upper GI & Colorectal (Rotational)

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI and Colorectal. The post is rotational across Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital, covering maternity leave until 25 July 2027.

The role provides clinical assessment and decision making for undifferentiated surgical presentations, with opportunities to attend operating sessions and develop basic surgical skills under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Daily ward round at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital or Royal Preston Hospital
• Attendance at out-patient clinics at Preston and Chorley.
• Operating sessions will be determined by the individual's experience with both supervised in-patient and day case lists in Chorley allowing training in endoscopic, laparoscopic and open pelvic and renal surgery.
• Surgical Assessment Unit rotation
• This post will be part of the 1 in 16 on-call general surgery rota at FY2-CT1/JCF grade level covering Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Audit and research activities, participation in teaching and training activities for medical and clinical staff is expected.
• Assessment of ward referral at Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Providing support to more junior staff eg FY1 and FY2/ Medical Students.
• Weekly programme will typically include 1 clinic, 1 inpatient operative list and 1 diagnostic list.

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI and Colorectal. The post is rotational across Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital, covering maternity leave until 25 July 2027.

The role provides clinical assessment and decision making for undifferentiated surgical presentations, with opportunities to attend operating sessions and develop basic surgical skills under supervision.