NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Main area: Colorectal (General Surgery)
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract: 6 months (with a possible extension to 12m)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (General Surgery on-call included)
Job ref: 339-MPAAR815
Site: Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 Dependant on Experience
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/02/2025 08:00
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Job overview
We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal (registrar level ST3+) in General Surgery at North Bristol Trust, Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 6 months starting in April 2025 and might be extendable to 12 months.
The posts are intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training. Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates, including a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching.
This is a Full-Time post providing basic hours of 40 hours per week, plus covering the general surgery on-call.
Main duties of the job
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery either prior to specialty training or doctors looking to consolidate their training.
The colorectal team treated 1600 outpatients, 190 colorectal cancers, 750 elective procedures, and 1900 endoscopy procedures last year. Being part of this team, the candidate will be exposed to a wide range of benign and cancer operations, including robotic procedures, rectal and colonic cancers, and benign conditions including pelvic floor, endometriosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. The candidate would be expected to attend the operative theatre, outpatient clinic, and contribute to the ward-based care of patients.
North Bristol NHS Trust has a busy emergency general surgery take including SDEC (same day emergency care), Major Trauma, and an acute GI take. The candidate will form part of the on-call GI take as part of their role, covering daytime, nights, and weekend ward cover.
Working for our organisation
The General Surgery Department forms part of the ASCR (Anaesthesia Surgery Critical Care and Renal) Directorate, which is one of the Clinical Directorates within the Trust’s operational services. The postholder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, Mr Andrew Smith.
The Specialty Leads are Ms Anne Pullyblank [Colorectal], Mr Christopher Wong [Upper GI], and Mr Samuel Turner [Transplant and Endocrinology]. The Divisional Operations Director is Harriet Livesey, and the General Manager is Joshua Pitt.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you by email with details of your interview, and you will need to confirm your attendance. Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post. Late applications will not be accepted.
Committed to equal opportunities; job share applications welcome. TARGET START DATE: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
Person specification
Qualifications And Registration
* Maintain Full registration with the GMC
* Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc)
Training and Experience
* Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
* Completion of Foundation years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
* Training in laparoscopic surgery
Further Training, Management, Audit
* Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
* Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publications
* Interest in research
* Proven track record in research
* Evidence of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
* Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Any other General Requirements
* Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments
* Must be mobile
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This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment for information relating to DBS charges.
In accordance with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, staff in a redeployment situation will be given prior consideration for any suitable vacancies advertised for this Trust.
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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.
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