Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

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Job overview

This advert is for a full time 12 month fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equivalent) level in General Surgery at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of surgical areas with exposure to theatres and outpatient clinics. This post would be suitable for a candidate in the process of applying for national selection for a training post or for a more experienced surgeon looking for a post in a thriving department.

Possession of MRCS or equivalent and full registration with the GMC is essential.

This post provides ample training opportunities in General Surgery, and you will be expected to take an active part in audit, research and teaching.

Main duties of the job

• Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
• Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and operating theatres.
• Participation in the Middle Grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues' absence.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the specialty.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
• Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.
• Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds under the consultant's care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communication with other team members as appropriate.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• MRCS
• ALS

Desirable criteria

• ATLS

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable criteria

• Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good IT skills
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Ability to present at departmental meetings
• Knowledge of audit process
• An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable criteria

• Participation in a previous audit project
• Previous participation in research projects and/or publications

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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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

• jd (PDF, 864.5KB)
• DBS Policy (PDF, 101.1KB)
• We're here to care (DOC, 39.0KB)