General Surgery Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2 equivalent)
Job Overview
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South East of England, comprising Frimley Park, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. At Frimley Park Hospital, our team of 15 junior doctors at FY2 / ST1/2 level (SHO) work in a variety of specialties including colorectal, upper GI, vascular, urology and breast surgery; supported by 12 FY1-level doctors, 10 Registrars and 4 fellows in General Surgery and separate Urology and Vascular teams’ registrars/fellows.
We are looking for suitable candidates to join the SHO team. We provide high quality training, and you will be supported in special interest training where possible. There will be opportunities for minor and intermediate supervised operating and to get involved in research/audit projects with a view to publication.
These are ideal posts for preparation for Core Training, supporting international medical graduates, building a comprehensive portfolio or those aspiring to ST3 entry. The department boasts successful entries to all the national selection programmes.
Whilst this post will not be recognised for training, there is a strong educational component with dedicated training in clinical, professional and personal skills. All junior doctors are treated equally, with access to Educational / Clinical supervision and a local training programme.
Main duties of the job
This job is for a Trust Doctor (Junior Fellow - equivalent to ST1/2) to provide care for patients for designated General Surgical teams at ward level, providing support to FY1s and receiving support/training from both senior trainees and consultant staff. Duties include:
* Providing care of acute patients under the guidance of senior staff.
* Assisting the consultants at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
* Operating under supervision.
* Providing teaching to FY1s, nursing staff and undergraduate students.
* Participating in audits and research.
* Performing duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant.
* On-call will be covered by a shift system. Average hours will be up to 48.
Person specification
Qualifications/Registration
* MB BS or equivalent
* GMC Registration
Specific competencies
* Good standard of written English
Experience
* Desirable criteria: Experience of working in the NHS
* Experience of working in General Surgery
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you’ll feel at home at Frimley Health.
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