Senior Clinical Fellow in Transplant and HPB

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Transplant and General Surgery in Leeds. You will join a busy unit performing around 200 transplants annually, engage in surgical training, and be part of an out of hours rota. Ideal candidates should have an MBBS, MRCS, and experience in renal transplant is desirable. Competitive contract offered for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Hold a primary medical qualification and MRCS (or equivalent).
• Completed core surgical training (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in Renal Transplant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Pre-admissions clinics.
• Operating theatre and outpatients.
• Post-operative intensive care.
• Discharge letters.
• Discussions with relatives.
• Initiation/change of treatment.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Manual dexterity

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCS Part A and B

Job description

Overview

The Department of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is offering an opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Transplant and General Surgery. The Renal Transplant unit in Leeds is one of the busiest in the UK, performing around 200 transplants annually. It has thriving live donor and paediatric renal transplant programmes. This post will provide training in renal transplant and elective general surgery, with exposure to laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, en-bloc and dual renal transplantation, live donor implantation, and paediatric renal transplantation. There is also the opportunity for training in abdominal sarcoma surgery and multi-organ retrieval. The training can be tailored to individual needs and would be suitable for those looking to consolidate experience prior to entering higher surgical training or applying for Consultant posts.

The successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for Renal Transplant and may also cover organ retrieval alongside a lead retrieval surgeon. The candidate will be expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general/Transplant specialist out-patient clinics and ward work.

Job Details

The Senior Fellow post is offered on a 12 months fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• Pre-admissions clinics
• Operating theatre and outpatients
• Post-operative intensive care
• Discharge letters
• Discussions with relatives
• Initiation/change of treatment

Levels of Responsibility

The successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for Renal Transplantation (1:6 non-resident) and may also be expected to cover Organ Retrieval alongside a lead retrieval surgeon. The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work. There is also the opportunity to attend the weekly renal transplant MDT, monthly paediatric renal transplant MDT, recent transplant follow-up clinic and annual renal transplant consent clinic.

About us

The Department of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical fellow in Renal Transplantation and General Surgery. This post will provide training in renal transplant and elective general surgery with exposure to laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, en-bloc and dual renal transplantation, live donor implantation, and paediatric renal transplantation. There is also the opportunity for training in abdominal sarcoma surgery and multi-organ retrieval. The training can be tailored to individual needs and, given the variety of opportunities, the post would be particularly suitable for those looking to consolidate their experience prior to entering higher surgical training or prior to applying for Consultant posts. The Renal Transplant unit in Leeds is one of the busiest in the UK, performing around 200 transplants annually.

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Job description and responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Candidates should hold a primary medical qualification and MRCS (or equivalent)
• Completed core surgical training (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in Renal Transplant is desirable

Duties of the post

• Pre-admissions clinics
• Operating theatre and outpatients
• Post-operative intensive care
• Discharge letters
• Discussions with relatives
• Initiation/change of treatment

Levels of Responsibility (detailed)

The successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for Renal Transplantation (1:6 non-resident) and may also be expected to cover Organ Retrieval alongside a lead retrieval surgeon. The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work. There is also the opportunity to attend the weekly renal transplant MDT, monthly paediatric renal transplant MDT, recent transplant follow-up clinic and annual renal transplant consent clinic.

Teaching, Research, and Training

The post offers an opportunity in higher surgical training in Renal Transplantation, General Surgery and Organ Retrieval. All trainees have an assigned supervisor and undergo regular appraisal. The department has a mandatory audit programme and regular governance meetings. The renal transplant unit has ongoing local and national research trials.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Essential: Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Essential: Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk

• Desirable: Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity; successful completion of relevant skills courses

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Essential: Demonstrates understanding of research, ethics, audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives
• Essential: Capacity to operate under pressure, take initiative and resilience
• Essential: Leadership, decision-making, and ability to manage and motivate others
• Essential: Ability to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff

• Desirable: Continual engagement with research and ethics

Additional Requirements

• Essential: Probity, honesty and confidentiality
• Essential: Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
• Essential: Demonstrable interest in the specialty and commitment to development
• Essential: Attendance at organised teaching and training programs
• Essential: Self-reflective practice

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; MRCS Part A and B

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Essential: Eligible for full GMC registration and current licence to practise
• Essential: Eligibility to work in the UK
• Essential: Advanced Life Support Certificate (as required to complete Foundation competences) by start date
• Essential: Up to date, fit to practise and aware of training needs
• Essential: Evidence of English proficiency for effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Essential: Ability to communicate clearly in written/spoken English and build rapport

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