Senior Clinical Fellow in Pancreas

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Yorkshire is seeking a senior surgical trainee to join their pancreatic unit for a 6-month term starting February 2025. The role involves diverse responsibilities including operating sessions, ward-based care, and participation in audits and teaching. Ideal candidates should have UK general surgery experience and appropriate qualifications. This position promises robust training opportunities under the guidance of experienced consultants.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and current license to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support certification from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• Experience post-GMC registration with evidence of foundation competences.
• Competencies in medicine or surgery training at ST7/8 level.
• Experience in HPB Surgery.
• Practical skills aptitude, surgical experience (logbook evidence).
• Clinical decision-making and risk management skills.
• Understanding and respect for NHS values.

Responsibilities

• Operating Theatres: 3 full-day sessions, including some day-case surgeries.
• Attendance in weekly Specialty MDT meetings.
• Ward-based care.
• Participate in Audit/Teaching/Research.
• Acute General on-call.

Skills

Sound clinical knowledge

Clear communication

Logical and lateral thinking

Teamwork and supervision skills

Leadership and organization

Workload prioritization

Situational awareness

Resilience and initiative

Research understanding and academic achievement

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Abdominal Medicine and Surgery: Pancreatic Surgery

Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a thriving pancreatic unit serving North and West Yorkshire. We are seeking a senior surgical trainee who is approaching or has completed their CCT.

We are looking for a surgical trainee to start in February 2025.

Wewould like a surgical trainee to join us for a period of 6 months working with 5 Consultant Surgeons to obtain experience in Pancreatic cancer surgery, including minimally invasive and surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis. The successful applicants must have general surgery experience in the UK.

Participation at HST level in the general surgical out-of-hours rota will be expected.

Informal inquiries are welcome.

Please contact Mr. James Pine.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the role include:

• Operating Theatres
• Attendance in weekly Specialty MDT meeting
• Ward-based care
• Participate in Audit/Teaching/Research
• Acute General on call

However, please refer to the job description and person specification, or alternatively, contact Mr. James Pine for further information on the role.

About us

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

• Accountable
• Empowered

All our actions and endeavors will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

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Job responsibilities

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

This is a 6-month fixed-term post for a Trust Doctor (Senior Clinical Fellow) working within the Pancreas and General Surgery Department at St James's University Hospital. This role is intended to provide experience in pancreatic surgery.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

This post will be allocated to the North Yorkshire Pancreas Department led by 5 Consultants.

DUTIES OF THE POST

• Operating Theatres: 3 full-day sessions, including some day-case surgeries
• Attendance in weekly Specialty MDT meeting
• Ward-based care
• Participate in Audit/Teaching/Research
• Acute General on-call

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The post holder will provide clinical care for acute, elective, and outpatient cases under supervision. They will be part of the general surgical out-of-hours rota, providing emergency care for surgical admissions, referrals, and ward patients. They will conduct outpatient clinics independently with support, support theatre sessions, and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

The Trust recognizes the importance of personal development. All medical staff are expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching, collaborate in clinical research, and participate in governance audits.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to Practice, and Language Skills

• Full GMC registration and current license to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced Life Support certification from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

• Experience post-GMC registration with evidence of foundation competences
• Competencies in medicine or surgery training at ST7/8 level
• Experience in HPB Surgery

Additional Requirements

• Practical skills aptitude, surgical experience (logbook evidence)
• Clinical decision-making and risk management skills
• Understanding and respect for NHS values

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent

Skills

• Sound clinical knowledge
• Clear communication
• Logical and lateral thinking
• Teamwork and supervision skills
• Leadership and organization
• Workload prioritization
• Situational awareness
• Resilience and initiative
• Research understanding and academic achievement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check is required.