Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. The post is available from February 2025 for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. This is a Senior Clinical fellow position in upper GI surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, with a contribution to emergency surgery at the RVI. The General Surgery Directorate is a busy directorate, and the post will give significant experience in Upper GI procedures, including oesophageal and gastric resections, benign upper GI cases and general surgery. It would be ideal for a surgeon with significant experience in surgery, particularly towards the end of his/her training looking for further experience prior to obtaining CCT or commencing work as a consultant. The successful candidate will also be exposed to the management of major trauma as the Royal Victoria Infirmary is the regional trauma centre. Please note, this post does not contribute towards Consultant seniority. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit. Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification. Main duties of the job The post is attached to the department of Upper GI surgery based primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI). The individual will work alongside the upper GI surgeons at the RVI. The individual will work on the specialist register tier and will, as such, be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility at this level. This post will be attractive to pre and post CCT individuals who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a consultant position or simply increasing their surgical experience prior to applying for Specialist Registrar posts. For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Professor Alex Phillips (Oesophago-gastric Consultant, Head of Department) at alexander.phillips4nhs.net or Mr Jason Ramsingh (Clinical Director) on 01912825549 or at j.ramsinghnhs.net. The closing date is Friday 8 November 2024. About us Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-TD-24-236 Job locations Surgery - RVI Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which they are allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, they are expected to provide cross cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, operating theatre sessions, and administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, etc) and participate on the emergency on-call rota at registrar level. Administrative: Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to them by the consultants Research: This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the Directorate ensures there is vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings. Teaching: The Unit has Stage II and III medical students attached to it. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the Foundation Doctors and in all post-graduate activities of the Unit. There is a strong commitment to the FOCP (Foundation of Clinical Practice) programme and HPB (hospital-based practice) and all members of the team are expected to contribute. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which they are allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, they are expected to provide cross cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, operating theatre sessions, and administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, etc) and participate on the emergency on-call rota at registrar level. Administrative: Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to them by the consultants Research: This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the Directorate ensures there is vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings. Teaching: The Unit has Stage II and III medical students attached to it. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the Foundation Doctors and in all post-graduate activities of the Unit. There is a strong commitment to the FOCP (Foundation of Clinical Practice) programme and HPB (hospital-based practice) and all members of the team are expected to contribute. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Postgraduate examinations (MRCS) Full GMC registration with a license to practise Desirable Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrLSP) FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent CCT in General Surgery JAG endoscopy accreditation or equivalent Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Good history & examination skills Able to formulate a working diagnosis Able to order appropriate investigations Image interpretation relevant to practice Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Independent therapeuric endoscopy capability Desirable Career intention to involve resectional Upper GI work Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes Management and Administration Experience Essential Ability to run a service and participate in management process Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues An understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Proven management and administration ability Understanding of management goals Experience with audit Evidence of leadership / project management Evidence of having implemented change Teaching Essential Experience of supervising junior staff Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable Teaching qualification (master, diploma, certificate of medical education) Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Experience of audit projects Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development A commitment to personal / unit CPD Time management skills Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality Desirable Evidence of leadership skills IT literate Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Postgraduate examinations (MRCS) Full GMC registration with a license to practise Desirable Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrLSP) FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent CCT in General Surgery JAG endoscopy accreditation or equivalent Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Good history & examination skills Able to formulate a working diagnosis Able to order appropriate investigations Image interpretation relevant to practice Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Independent therapeuric endoscopy capability Desirable Career intention to involve resectional Upper GI work Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes Management and Administration Experience Essential Ability to run a service and participate in management process Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues An understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Proven management and administration ability Understanding of management goals Experience with audit Evidence of leadership / project management Evidence of having implemented change Teaching Essential Experience of supervising junior staff Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable Teaching qualification (master, diploma, certificate of medical education) Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Experience of audit projects Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development A commitment to personal / unit CPD Time management skills Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality Desirable Evidence of leadership skills IT literate 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Surgery - RVI Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)