PART-TIME CLINICAL FELLOW FOUNDATION LEVEL IN GENERAL SURGERY
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. 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 : 29/11/2024
Interview date : 02/12/2024
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes/ applications from all sections of society.