Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Research Fellow in the Division of Surgery at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, ambitious, and independent-thinking individuals with an interest in surgical research. Successful applicants can expect to undertake independent research supported by academic supervisors, this will encompass clinical research in upper GI and general surgery, as well as supporting relevant ongoing surgical trials.
The Department of General Surgery is an academically ambitious unit, supported by experienced academics in the form of honorary professors (Prof S Toh, Prof J Khan) and honorary senior clinical lecturers (Mr P Pucher) with an excellent track record of high impact, high volume publications. This is an existing post, previous holders have achieved multiple high impact first-author publications and been awarded higher degrees (MD(res)).
Main duties of the job
It is anticipated that an initial 1 year post may be renewed for an additional 1-2 years, with the expectation that research activity will result in the application for award of an appropriate higher degree (MSc, MRes, MD). Prior research experience is advantageous but not obligatory.
The successful applicant will be fully funded and will contribute to the general surgical on call rota (i.e. approximately 50% clinical, 50% research); there is scope to accommodate this at either SHO or SpR level depending on the applicants clinical level of experience.
For further information please contact Mr Philip Pucher, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Philip.pucher@porthosp.nhs.uk
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is based in the General Surgical Department, at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. We are looking for independent thinking, ambitious, and driven individuals wishing to complete a period of research supported by senior academics in general and upper GI surgery.
The Department of General Surgery is an academically ambitious department and is looking to build further surgical research capacity while supporting current trials.
This post particularly benefits from full-time funding of a job plan that supports a roughly 50/50 split between research and clinical commitments though participation in an on-call surgical rota without routine elective commitments.
The nature of the on call rota means that this post is suitable for interested parties working at either SHO or SpR level within general surgery.
The appointee will join the General Surgery team and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. When on call you will have no elective commitments.
Emergency General Surgical On Call
Queen Alexandra Hospital is a busy emergency hospital which will see between 20-50 general surgical patients per 24 hours. Trainees are expected to take an active role in the on call both in seeing the patients as well as operating on the patients.
There are two CEPOD lists a day (one at the weekends and nights) and there are twice daily consultant ward rounds on the Surgical Assessment Unit Monday-Friday and daily consultant ward rounds Saturday and Sunday. Trainees are expected to actively participate in these.
The Surgical Assessment Unit is well staffed with Surgical Emergency Nurse Practitioners who work at the level of FY1 and are nurse prescribers.
The on call rota is a shift pattern on a 1:14 basis and consists of blocks of 3 and 4 days and nights, the hours of work being 0800-2030 days and 2000-0830 nights. Compensatory rest follows nights on call as per EWTD.
Duties
To undertake pre- and post-operative care of elective admissions, and to supervise the junior medical staff in this respect. To ensure that a daily ward round is carried out in addition to the formal rounds noted on the Consultants timetable. To assist the Consultants in the operating theatre, and to undertake surgical operating lists. The post holder will be required to participate in clinical audit according to the guidelines laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons. He/She will also be expected to complete a portfolio including operation logbook, complementing the information held on the computer. Participation in the regularly held meetings and clinical research projects is expected.
Responsibility for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the departments.
Requirement to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies in force.
Management Duties
Requirement to cooperate with local management in the efficient running of services and an expectation to share with colleagues in the medical contribution to management. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required.
Requirement to work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Trust. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service an expectation to observe policies and procedures of the Trust drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
Pursuit of the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Trust.
Study Leave
Up to 15 days internal and 15 days external, subject to national and local policies, will be allowed.
27 days annual leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is based in the General Surgical Department, at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. We are looking for independent thinking, ambitious, and driven individuals wishing to complete a period of research supported by senior academics in general and upper GI surgery.
The Department of General Surgery is an academically ambitious department and is looking to build further surgical research capacity while supporting current trials.
This post particularly benefits from full-time funding of a job plan that supports a roughly 50/50 split between research and clinical commitments though participation in an on-call surgical rota without routine elective commitments.
The nature of the on call rota means that this post is suitable for interested parties working at either SHO or SpR level within general surgery.
The appointee will join the General Surgery team and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. When on call you will have no elective commitments.
Emergency General Surgical On Call
Queen Alexandra Hospital is a busy emergency hospital which will see between 20-50 general surgical patients per 24 hours. Trainees are expected to take an active role in the on call both in seeing the patients as well as operating on the patients.
There are two CEPOD lists a day (one at the weekends and nights) and there are twice daily consultant ward rounds on the Surgical Assessment Unit Monday-Friday and daily consultant ward rounds Saturday and Sunday. Trainees are expected to actively participate in these.
The Surgical Assessment Unit is well staffed with Surgical Emergency Nurse Practitioners who work at the level of FY1 and are nurse prescribers.
The on call rota is a shift pattern on a 1:14 basis and consists of blocks of 3 and 4 days and nights, the hours of work being 0800-2030 days and 2000-0830 nights. Compensatory rest follows nights on call as per EWTD.
Duties
To undertake pre- and post-operative care of elective admissions, and to supervise the junior medical staff in this respect. To ensure that a daily ward round is carried out in addition to the formal rounds noted on the Consultants timetable. To assist the Consultants in the operating theatre, and to undertake surgical operating lists. The post holder will be required to participate in clinical audit according to the guidelines laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons. He/She will also be expected to complete a portfolio including operation logbook, complementing the information held on the computer. Participation in the regularly held meetings and clinical research projects is expected.
Responsibility for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the departments.
Requirement to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies in force.
Management Duties
Requirement to cooperate with local management in the efficient running of services and an expectation to share with colleagues in the medical contribution to management. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required.
Requirement to work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Trust. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service an expectation to observe policies and procedures of the Trust drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
Pursuit of the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Trust.
Study Leave
Up to 15 days internal and 15 days external, subject to national and local policies, will be allowed.
27 days annual leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current GMC Registration.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Prior clinical experience in a general surgical or general surgical-themed post.
Desirable
- Prior research experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic statistical or paper-writing skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current GMC Registration.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Prior clinical experience in a general surgical or general surgical-themed post.
Desirable
- Prior research experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Basic statistical or paper-writing skills.
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.
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.
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).
