Senior Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery. The role demands a commitment to patient care, the ability to manage junior staff, and strong communication skills. Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration, GMC registration, and relevant experience in cardiothoracic surgery.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equal opportunities employer

Support for disabled applicants under Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Qualifications

• Completion of Core Surgical Training required.
• At least 2 years’ experience at Senior House Officer or Registrar level.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care, ensuring continuity in surgical practice.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Trust's values.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Management of Junior Staff

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants require full registration with the General Medical Council (UK), and at least 2 years experience at Senior House Officer or Registrar level (or equivalent) in surgery, with at least one year in cardiothoracic surgery. Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) or equivalent is desirable.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for)
• MRCS or applicant's national equivalent.

Research and Audit

Essential criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.
• Commitment to an understanding of the principles of an audit.

Management

Essential criteria

• Management of Junior Staff

Experience

Essential criteria

• Completion of Core Surgical Training

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria

• Clear, fluent application
• Clear, fluent written presentation
• Clear, fluent verbal presentation

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential criteria

• Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS.

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduates Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates

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

• Thoracic Surgery Senior Clinical Fellow (PDF, 656.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)