Job summary The successful candidate will be expected to work at ST1/ST2 level depending upon the experience, supporting junior trainee colleagues and will provide on call Surgical and Urology cover when on call. The appointee will be supported and supervised by senior Specialty Registrars, Specialty Doctors, and Consultants. The successful appointee will be assisting with the day-to-day running of the wards, assisting and performing in theatre sessions, Out Patient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which willincorporate the management of Surgical emergencies admitted the previous night under the General Surgeons, as well as incumbent patients.The appointee will undertake the routine and emergency care of surgical patients under senior supervision. The post will give plenty of opportunities for learning surgical procedures. It is ideally suited to anybody who would like to pursue a career in Surgery.The appointee will also be expected to prepare discharge summaries and partake in audit work. A proactive role should be taken in departmental audits and must participate in the on-going teaching activitiesof the department.A flexible attitude to adjusting to changes within the department will be necessary. The appointee will be given the opportunity to receive further training in his/her own special interest. The Trainee will have access to the Consultants' secretarial support. Main duties of the job Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Fellow in General Surgery from doctors who would like to continue their career at a modern Foundation Trust, this is a non-training post. Many staff who train here enjoy their experience and continue their career at JPUH. This post offers teaching and training opportunities. The successful candidate will be allocated a named clinical and educational supervisor to oversee their development and career. They will also be assisted and encouraged to perform audit projects and participate in research. The hospital is located less than a mile from long sandy beaches and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads. There is a wide choice of good local schools and attractive house prices. The cathedral city of Norwich is only 40 minutes away with excellent shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language. There is an active teaching/research programme within the department and there are links with the University of East Anglia. There is an excellent purpose built training and education centre on site at the James Paget University Hospital. Onsite single and married hospital accommodation is subject to availability About us Our vision and priorities Our vision is to be an innovative organisation delivering compassionate and safe patient care through awell-led and motivated workforce.Our clinical strategic direction continues to be the provision of local acute, elective and other services.We are committed to providing high quality, safe, reliable, personal and responsive care. Work is inprogress to extend the current working week ensuring our patients have access to appropriate servicesseven days a week. We will continue to deliver a range of both core and more specialised acuteservices.The Trust is working much more closely with other providers to improve and develop clinical servicesfor patients. We are working in partnership to develop new ways of delivering high quality care to thelocal population and we recognise that, with our partners in the Norfolk and Waveney planning footprint,the Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) is crucial in improving health and social care over thenext five years with a growing population. The vision for the STP is to provide high quality services thatsupport more people to live independently at home, especially older people and those with long-termconditions, like heart disease, breathing problems, diabetes or dementia. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 177-MDELEC-6899437 Job locations James Paget University Hospital Gorleston NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to work at ST1/ST2 level depending upon the experience, supporting junior trainee colleagues and will provide on call Surgical and Urology cover when on call. The appointee will be supported and supervised by senior Specialty Registrars, Specialty Doctors, and Consultants. The successful appointee will be assisting with the day-to-day running of the wards, assisting and performing in theatre sessions, Out Patient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which willincorporate the management of Surgical emergencies admitted the previous night under the General Surgeons, as well as incumbent patients.The appointee will undertake the routine and emergency care of surgical patients under senior supervision. The post will give plenty of opportunities for learning surgical procedures. It is ideally suited to anybody who would like to pursue a career in Surgery.The appointee will also be expected to prepare discharge summaries and partake in audit work. A proactive role should be taken in departmental audits and must participate in the on-going teaching activitiesof the department.A flexible attitude to adjusting to changes within the department will be necessary. The appointee will be given the opportunity to receive further training in his/her own special interest. The Trainee will have access to the Consultants secretarial support. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to work at ST1/ST2 level depending upon the experience, supporting junior trainee colleagues and will provide on call Surgical and Urology cover when on call. The appointee will be supported and supervised by senior Specialty Registrars, Specialty Doctors, and Consultants. The successful appointee will be assisting with the day-to-day running of the wards, assisting and performing in theatre sessions, Out Patient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which willincorporate the management of Surgical emergencies admitted the previous night under the General Surgeons, as well as incumbent patients.The appointee will undertake the routine and emergency care of surgical patients under senior supervision. The post will give plenty of opportunities for learning surgical procedures. It is ideally suited to anybody who would like to pursue a career in Surgery.The appointee will also be expected to prepare discharge summaries and partake in audit work. A proactive role should be taken in departmental audits and must participate in the on-going teaching activitiesof the department.A flexible attitude to adjusting to changes within the department will be necessary. The appointee will be given the opportunity to receive further training in his/her own special interest. The Trainee will have access to the Consultants secretarial support. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration ALS Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies Knowledge & understanding of UK Hospital systems & practises and value: awareness of current issues in the NHS Evidence of training progression Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical pracise Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice Desirable Previous experience in Surgery Academic Achievements Essential Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research Ability to provide complete details of employment history Desirable Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Key Skills Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: a) That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English, or Demonstrate knowledge of English by obtaining overall score of 7, with minimum scores of 7 in speaking, listening, reading and writing in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Computer literate Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues Motivated, trustworthy and well organised Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies Other Essential Commitment to personal and professional development Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence Eligibility to work in the UK Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration ALS Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies Knowledge & understanding of UK Hospital systems & practises and value: awareness of current issues in the NHS Evidence of training progression Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical pracise Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice Desirable Previous experience in Surgery Academic Achievements Essential Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research Ability to provide complete details of employment history Desirable Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Key Skills Essential All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: a) That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English, or Demonstrate knowledge of English by obtaining overall score of 7, with minimum scores of 7 in speaking, listening, reading and writing in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Computer literate Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues Motivated, trustworthy and well organised Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies Other Essential Commitment to personal and professional development Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence Eligibility to work in the UK 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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospital Gorleston NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)