Main area General Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 48 hours per week (including On call)
Job ref: 358-6517422-MED
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Glenfield Hospital
Town: Leicester
Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59
Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (Peri-CCT).
The successful candidate will be able to take up the post for a period of 12 months initially with a view to this being extended by mutual agreement.
The SCF post has been specifically designed to help motivate people further in their careers in Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research.
Main duties of the job
* Participate in the running of department/ward
* Provide surgical clinical supervision of Junior doctors on the wards.
* Participate in the general surgical on-call triage rota at registrar level (There may be an opportunity to work on the 1st on-call rota, dependent on experience)
* Provide senior medical input for non-surgical wards when on-call (especially Out of Hours).
* Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators
* Work well in a multidisciplinary team, participating in operational and research projects, and teaching Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff, and other Ancillary staff.
* Supervise, monitor and assist Junior Medical Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients.
* Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
* Take part in timetabled Emergency work, contributing senior input to the on-call team, which may include leading the arrest team, running the surgical admissions unit, and providing medical opinions for patients in other specialties.
* Participate in Surgical Outpatient Clinics.
* Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
* Evidence of commitment to surgical training.
Experience
* At least 2 years experience of working at surgical registrar level either in the UK or abroad (A minimum of 6 months in the UK).
* Experience in Transplant Unit.
Communication and relationship skills
* Emotional intelligence and empathy in dealing with cancer patients.
* Ability to cope with stressful situations.
* The ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Planning and organisation skills
* Ability to manage own time and work effectively, with a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Equality and Diversity
* Demonstrated commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three-month period commencing on your first month's payment.
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does.
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