Senior Clinical Fellow Colorectal

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is looking for a Surgical Registrar. The successful candidate will ensure a fair distribution of clinical responsibilities and must have full GMC registration and MRCS. The role includes significant interaction with cancer patients requiring excellent communication and empathy. A commitment to continuous improvement and research is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience working at surgical registrar level.
• Ability to manage applicant's own time effectively.
• Commitment to treating individuals with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Allocating sessions to trainees ensuring fair distribution.
• Functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Managing personal time and understanding the role.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Good communication skills

Empathy

Education

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

MRCS qualification

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The firm allocates sessions to trainees on a week by week basis ensuring a fair distribution of theatre, clinic and endoscopy distribution between trainees.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• MRCS qualification

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of commitment to surgical training

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 2 years experience of working at surgical registrar level either in the UK or abroad (A minimum of 6months in the UK)

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Emotional intelligence and empathy in dealing with cancer patients
• Potential to cope with stressful situations.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• Essential criteria Maximum score 3 Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Other requirements specific to the role

Research

Essential criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 664.5KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 368.6KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)