Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Speciality Clinical Fellow (ST3-5) / Enhanced Clinical Fellow (ST6-8) to join our dynamic General Surgery team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to further their surgical career in a supportive and well-established department. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality surgical care to patients, working alongside experienced consultants and a multidisciplinary team. You will gain exposure to a broad range of surgical procedures, including emergency and elective cases, while benefiting from structured training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about surgery and looking to take the next step in your medical career, we encourage you to apply Main duties of the job The post holder will responsible for: Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the specialty Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate Participation in the out of hours rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances It is expected that you will actively participate in the regular teaching/training programme within the Department. Overseeing training - teaching of ST1 and ST2s, F1s and medical students About us There's never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country's largest and most respected trusts. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR - Epic - went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other. If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Frimley Health. Date posted 11 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year PA Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-WPHSCF-09-C Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for details of the main responsibilities. The role will involve working with the consultant and registrar to review and treat inpatients at Wexham Park Hospital. The post holder may be required to work at other trust locations such as Heatherwood Elective Centre, King Edwards & St Marks Hospital. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for details of the main responsibilities. The role will involve working with the consultant and registrar to review and treat inpatients at Wexham Park Hospital. The post holder may be required to work at other trust locations such as Heatherwood Elective Centre, King Edwards & St Marks Hospital. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS and MRCS ATLS Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk Understanding of the basic principles of research Desirable Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent) Experience Essential 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years of which must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc. Able to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Desirable Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality Has participated in clinical audit Previous Research experience Ability to apply research to clinical problems Previous breast surgery experience NHS Essential NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS and MRCS ATLS Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk Understanding of the basic principles of research Desirable Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent) Experience Essential 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years of which must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc. Able to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Desirable Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality Has participated in clinical audit Previous Research experience Ability to apply research to clinical problems Previous breast surgery experience NHS Essential NHS 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)