University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are delighted to announce the further recruitment to our highly competitive General Surgery Junior Clinical Fellow programme.
After the successful delivery of this programme over the last 3 years specifically designed to develop trainees' ability to progress into training programmes, we are looking to appoint the next cohort of full-time Junior Clinical Fellows (JCFs) to start in August 2024 on an initial 12-month contract.
Applicants are 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.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Main duties of the job
The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects of General Surgery. The post holder will work with a team of 12 experienced Consultant Surgeons supported by a team of 10 registrars, 3 SHOs and 7 FY1s. Depending on the applicant's area of interest, there may be an opportunity to gain specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery.
The duties of the post include:
1. Out-patient clinics - managing new and follow-up patients independently, under supervision and teaching as required.
2. Operating - independently, under supervision, assisting and training as appropriate.
3. Attendance at and participation in MDT meetings.
4. Daily ward rounds.
5. Supervision of junior surgical staff.
6. Active participation in clinical audit, governance and research.
7. Teaching of medical students and surgical trainees.
8. Pre and post-operative care of admissions.
9. Participation in middle grade on-call rota (currently working a 1 in 10 rota but subject to change).
Other Duties
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provides an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken. Other duties may need to be carried out in consultation with clinical colleagues and the designated Consultant.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated when this role and base of work will relocate. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
1. Full GMC registration
2. MB BS or equivalent
3. MRCS or equivalent
4. ATLS
5. FRCS
EXPERIENCE
1. Experience as a SpR in general surgery.
2. Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy.
3. Middle grade general surgical on-call experience.
4. Experience in other surgical specialties.
5. NHS Clinical Attachment
CLINICAL SKILLS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Understanding of clinical risk management.
2. Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
3. Accepts responsibility and offers leadership.
4. Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
5. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination.
ABILITY AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence-informed practice.
2. Understands the principles of clinical audit.
3. Shows awareness of own limitations.
4. Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical and surgical specialties.
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
1. Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need.
2. Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints.
TEACHING
1. Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
RESEARCH/PUBLICATION
Demonstrate a continued interest in research.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND INFLUENCING SKILLS
1. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
2. Ability to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Communication and language skills.
4. Ability to produce legible, accurate, complete and comprehensive notes.
5. Decisiveness / Accountability.
6. Interpersonal skills.
7. Flexibility.
8. Resilience.
9. Shows initiative and drive.
OTHER
Commitment to a career in general surgery.
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.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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