Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery - Colorectal | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in England is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to provide middle grade support for acute surgical services. The role includes participating in an emergency rota and requires effective communication and leadership skills. Ideal candidates should be able to work under pressure and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure.
• Ability to discuss treatment options with patients clearly.
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide middle grade support for acute UGI/LGI Surgery.
• Participate in the emergency rota.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Time management

Job description

As a Senior Clinical fellow you will provide middle grade support for acute UGI/LGI Surgery and will work on one of the firms depending on service needs and the individual's preference. You will work with the existing Specialist Registrars and will participate on the emergency rota. This is a 12 person full shift rota with prospective cover. You will be ultimately responsible to the Clinical Director.

As a Senior clinical fellow you will be responsible for supporting your Team in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
• Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious with analytical and flexible mind
• Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
• Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Capacity to work effectively in Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Capacity to establish good working relations with others
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions
• Understands importance and impact of information systems

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.