Fixed Term Senior Clinical Fellow ST3-ST5 (Colorectal) 12 Months

Job title:

Fixed Term Senior Clinical Fellow ST3-ST5 (Colorectal) 12 Months

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow (registrar level (ST3+)) in General Surgery at North Bristol Trust, Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 12 months and starting in October 2024 in Colorectal.The post is intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training.Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees.This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week.Main duties of the jobSenior clinical registrars will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating theatres. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform duties on the emergency take and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior colleagues.For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.The General Surgery department is part of a busy Trauma Hospital and performs around 190 emergency laparotomies, 150 elective colorectal resections, over 100 bariatric operations and over 500 laparoscopic cholecystectomies per year and has a busy and active elective breast surgical practice.About usThe General Surgery Department forms part of the ASCR (Anaesthesia Surgery Critical Care and Renal) Directorate, which is one of the Clinical Directorates within the Trust’s operational services.The postholder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, Mr Reston Smith.The Specialty Leads are Ms Anne Pullyblank [Colorectal], Mr Christopher Wong [Upper GI] and Mr Samuel Turner [Transplant and Endocrinology]The Divisional Operations Director is Harriet Livesey and the General Manager is Joshua Pitt.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialitytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.Late applications will not be acceptedCommitted to equal opportunities, job share applications welcomeTARGET START DATE: Wednesday 2nd October 2024.Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).

Training and Experience
Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training in laparoscopic surgery

Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up

Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential

• Interest in research

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Requirements
Essential

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.

Further Training, Management, Audit
Desirable

• Experience in audit project and written up.
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.

Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential

• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further research.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Ability to teach effectively.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility
Essential

• Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels

Desirable

• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team

Any other General Requirements
Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
• Must be mobile.
• Be in good health.

Employer details
Employer nameNorth Bristol NHS TrustAddressSouthmead HospitalSouthmead RoadBRISTOLBS10 5NBAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.339-MPAARR719CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

Expected salary

£55329 – 63152 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 07:52:25 GMT

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