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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL-TIME CLINICAL FELLOWS AT FOUNDATION LEVEL IN GENERAL SURGERY
Date of commencement: 06 August 2025
End of contract: 04 August 2026
Closing date for applications: 21 April 2025
DESCRIPTION OF THE POST
Clinical fellow posts offer an excellent opportunity to gain clinical experience, develop procedural skills, perform quality improvement work and work towards completion of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). They can also provide training tailored to an individual’s needs to enhance their CV and portfolio.
This post will be based in the surgical department at Ninewells Hospital. This covers elective and emergency surgery in oesphagogastric, hepatobiliary, colorectal and vascular surgery, as well as urology. Depending on level of experience, you may also work in the surgical high dependency unit (SHDU). In addition, all doctors at foundation level within the department, rotate to Perth Royal Infirmary, which provides elective general surgery. The successful candidate will provide a contribution to out of hours and weekend rotas covering the surgical department.
Although these posts are not recognised training posts, the doctor will have a nominated supervisor and access to all local training and teaching opportunities.
Applications will be considered for appointment at Foundation Level (FY1 and FY2).
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a welcoming and forward-thinking department. The intention of the position is to increase doctors’ experience of NHS practice, develop their clinical skills and ensure a competitive portfolio prior to application to the national recruitment processes.
Closing date: 21/04/2025 - PLEASE NOTE THIS POST WILL BE SHORTLISTED AND INTERVIEWED FOR AS AND WHEN APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IN ORDER TO AVOID MISSING OUT, PLEASE APPLY INSTANTLY. THIS MAY CLOSE EARLY AS A RESULT.