Job summary
This job is for a Specialist Clinical Fellow to provide care for patients for designated Consultant / team, providing support to ST1/2s and FY1s and receiving support / training from Consultant staff.
To participate in the elective and emergency surgery take of colorectal and upper gastrointestinal firms in a busy district general hospital.
Frimley Park Hospital is a busy district general hospital. The fellowship comprises of upper and lowergastrointestinal and colorectal surgery. Both offer access to theatre including laparoscopic and roboticlists. Additional training in endoscopy and ERCP is available and it is expected that the fellow willparticipate in clinics.
The hospital and operates an on call emergency general surgery block, and it is expected that the fellow will participate in a full elective and emergency rota
Main duties of the job
The post allows access to laparoscopic and robotic surgery. The position also aligns as a UK training post. Opportunities to attend theatre lists, clinic, endoscopy and ERCP are provided.
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 appropriateCommunication with on-take firms as appropriateIn conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy to develop and implement integrated surgical and emergency care pathways throughout the Trust
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead educational supervisor Miss Anna Sharrock (clinical tutor)
Clinical supervisor UGI surgery Mr Raj Veeramootoo (CS)
Clinical supervisor colorectal surgery Mr Henry Dowson (CS)
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead educational supervisor Miss Anna Sharrock (clinical tutor)
Clinical supervisor UGI surgery Mr Raj Veeramootoo (CS)
Clinical supervisor colorectal surgery Mr Henry Dowson (CS)
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- GMC registration
- MB, BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
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.
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
Person Specification
Qulification
Essential
- GMC registration
- MB, BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
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.
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
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).
