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Job Summary

We are delighted to announce the further expansion of the General Surgery Junior Clinical Fellow programme. After the successful delivery of this programme over the last 3 years we are looking to appoint full time Junior Clinical Fellows (JCFs) to start in August 2025 on an initial 12 month contract. The applicant is expected to have a major interest in a career in General Surgery. MRCS or equivalent is not essential but desirable and basic clinical surgical skills (FY2 or equivalent) should be demonstrated. We would expect the successful applicant to be able to perform at the level expected of a Day 1 Core Surgical Trainee. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be eligible to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

These posts combine emergency surgery on call exposure, elective activity in a base specialty and allotted time for pursuing secondary interests including academia, management/leadership and surgical education. The new posts will contribute to the SHO level emergency general surgery rota on a 1:4.5 rota frequency. The unit is training-focused and successful applicants will be given access to regular laparoscopic simulation sessions and core level training lists as part of their rotation.

About Us

Abdominal Medicine and Surgery Clinical Service Unit (CSU) is the largest and most complex CSU at LTHT, comprising both specialist and general abdominal surgery ranging from renal and liver transplant, to complex pancreatic surgery and upper GI, colorectal and urological surgery. The team in Leeds were some of the early adopters of the robotic surgical programme and have an appetite for innovation and research.

The department is committed to helping those wishing to build competitive portfolios ahead of surgical applications at either core training or higher surgical training level and engagement in the units activities is encouraged. We have a proven track record of converting our fellow posts to trainee rolls and can adapt the jobs accordingly to individual needs.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-MED-722

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint new full time junior clinical fellows to join the existing cohort of core trainees and foundation year doctors. These posts combine emergency surgery on call exposure, elective activity in a base speciality and allotted time for pursuing secondary interests, academia, management/leadership and surgical education. The roles are focussed on delivering high quality surgical training at core surgery level whilst at the same time optimising individual CVs and applications ahead of Core Surgery or Higher Surgery applications processes. Applicants with interests in General Surgery including EGS, Upper GI, Colorectal, Endocrine, Breast and Hepatobiliary Surgery are welcomed.

Aligned with the Improving Surgical Training Gold Standard framework, we have successfully launched a new simulation programme delivering laparoscopic accreditation in the form of ALSGBI LAPASS, have SHO, junior registrar level focussed training lists running throughout the week and are committed as a unit to robust educational and clinical supervision and the development of individual research, teaching and leadership skills.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The work pattern of this post is comprised of three elements:

Element 1:

Clinical experience in a base specialty in abdominal surgery placement at St James University Hospital (~75%). Base specialties available include EGS, Upper GI, Colorectal, Endocrine, Breast and Hepatobiliary Surgery.

Element 2:

The post will contribute to the emergency general surgery on call at a ratio of 1 in 4.5 (~25%).

Element 3:

There is the opportunity for candidates to enhance personal extra-clinical interests. One day per week of elective activity weeks will be allocated to CPD to support this work and may include one or all of surgical education, research, leadership and quality improvement.

Applicants will be supervised by appointed college tutors and one of the EGS consultant body will support where necessary in developing criteria to enhance applicants eligibility for successful transition to the next stage of the surgical training pathway.

Elective commitments may involve attendance at major and minor surgery, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, teaching and a contribution to the Trusts Clinical Governance Programme.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Elective duties will be at the level of a CT1-2 and on call duties will be at the level of a Core Trainee. These are not Deanery (Local Education and Training) approved training posts but engagement in the training process and ISCP assessment is encouraged to benchmark against deanery trainee colleagues.

AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE

The appointees are expected to attend and contribute to departmental clinical audit and governance mortality meetings. The appointees are expected to fully comply with the LTHT Clinical Governance Agendas.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

This post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service. The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience And Career Progression Essential

1. Provide an excellent standard of practice and care
2. Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
3. Ability to prioritise clinical need
4. Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation
5. Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
6. Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
7. Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential

1. Be eligible to work in the UK
2. Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at time of application

Qualifications Essential

1. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

1. MRCS

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential

1. Provide an excellent standard of practice and care
2. Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
3. Ability to prioritise clinical need
4. Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation
5. Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
6. Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
7. Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

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