Job summary
6 - 12 months fixed term
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2-ST1) to work as part of the General Surgical team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The post will provide training opportunities in Bariatric, Upper GI and Lower GI surgery.
The post holder will be responsible for the care of elective in-patient and day case surgery, general and specialist out-patient clinics and regular ward work
The Department has a commitment to the career progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects of the post which will be developed within the post, particularly working towards passing the MRCS examination if not already held.
The post would suit a surgeon who has worked at foundation or core surgical training grade for at least 2 years who wishes to continue to maintain and gain experience in a variety of general surgical specialties. The successful applicant will provide a clinical service at FY2-ST1 level, working closely with the Senior Clinical Fellows/Deanery trainees, Clinical Fellows/CT's and Foundation doctors under the supervision of the Consultants.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, a minimum of 2 years' experience working in General Surgery foundation or core training equivalent positions and previous experience working in a UK hospital.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for day-to-day care of General Surgery in-patients.
Working under the supervision of allocated Consultants.
Attendance at Outpatient Clinics (Upper & Lower GI)
Care of any General Surgery patients in Intensive Care.
Attendance at Elective and CEPOD Theatre lists.
On call on rota 1:8, full shift pattern, compliant with European Working Time Directive
Attend weekly clinical team meetings; teaching sessions; monthly M&M/Governance meetings.
Participation in any research activities of the department is encouraged
Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Consultant Surgeons.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was established in October 2013, following the integration of Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust and Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich. The Trust provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality acute healthcare services to a critical mass of more than c.526,000 people living across the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and North Bexley together with a broad portfolio of community services, primarily, but not exclusively, for those living in Lewisham. We are responsible for NHS services at University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich and in several community settings throughout Lewisham. In addition, we provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. The Trust employs more than 6,000 staff on both the hospital and community sites, which makes us one of the biggest employers in Southeast London.
University Hospital Lewisham itself is in the centre of the London Borough of Lewisham and provides a wide range of elective and emergency healthcare to an urban residential population including people from a broad sweep of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. The Trust also provides some emergency and tertiary elective services to residents of neighboring Primary Care Trusts, particularly Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley. The hospital site, University Hospital Lewisham, is a campus for the Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' School of Medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be full time or maximum part time, employed by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
Medical: All appointment is subject to Occupational Health clearance and will only be confirmed when this has been given.
Salary: Appointment will be offered at an appropriate point on the Pay scale.
Responsibilities: The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with this grade of post as may be required by the Clinical Director from time to time.
Hours of Work: The hours of work of the will be those required for the effective conduct of his/her duties.
Annual Leave: The post is subject to 27- or 32-days annual leave, depending on point of scale plus Bank and Public Holidays. All leave must be notified/agreed in advance with a minimum of six weeks notice with the Clinical Director together with arrangements for cover. The annual leave year runs from the date of appointment. Study leave entitlement is up to 30 days per annum and is allowed for approved courses within the specialty.
Superannuation: The post is superannuable under the NHS Superannuation Scheme unless within 13 weeks of starting employment with the Trust you are notified otherwise or you opt out of the scheme.
Housing: The post holder will be required to live within 10 miles by road or within 30 minutes (by road) from the hospital unless specific approval is given by the Trust to their residing at a greater distance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be full time or maximum part time, employed by the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
Medical: All appointment is subject to Occupational Health clearance and will only be confirmed when this has been given.
Salary: Appointment will be offered at an appropriate point on the Pay scale.
Responsibilities: The list of duties given above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with this grade of post as may be required by the Clinical Director from time to time.
Hours of Work: The hours of work of the will be those required for the effective conduct of his/her duties.
Annual Leave: The post is subject to 27- or 32-days annual leave, depending on point of scale plus Bank and Public Holidays. All leave must be notified/agreed in advance with a minimum of six weeks notice with the Clinical Director together with arrangements for cover. The annual leave year runs from the date of appointment. Study leave entitlement is up to 30 days per annum and is allowed for approved courses within the specialty.
Superannuation: The post is superannuable under the NHS Superannuation Scheme unless within 13 weeks of starting employment with the Trust you are notified otherwise or you opt out of the scheme.
Housing: The post holder will be required to live within 10 miles by road or within 30 minutes (by road) from the hospital unless specific approval is given by the Trust to their residing at a greater distance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and License to Practice.
- oMB BS or equivalent.
Desirable
- oMRCS or equivalent.
- oPhD / MS / MD / MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 2 years' experience within General Surgery at foundation or core training level.
- oPrevious UK experience
Clinical Audit/Research
Essential
- oExperience of clinical audit.
- oDemonstrable understanding and acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- oPeer reviewed publications.
- oResearch experience.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience of Under and Postgraduate teaching.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in clinical management.
Desirable
- oInvolvement in development of local guidelines and protocols.
Other Attributes
Essential
- oDesire to continue personal development.
- oEffective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- oFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- oProfessional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Desirable
- oEvidence of leadership and team building.
- oEvidence of adaptability and flexibility.
- oCreative and innovative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and License to Practice.
- oMB BS or equivalent.
Desirable
- oMRCS or equivalent.
- oPhD / MS / MD / MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oMinimum 2 years' experience within General Surgery at foundation or core training level.
- oPrevious UK experience
Clinical Audit/Research
Essential
- oExperience of clinical audit.
- oDemonstrable understanding and acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- oPeer reviewed publications.
- oResearch experience.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- oExperience of Under and Postgraduate teaching.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in clinical management.
Desirable
- oInvolvement in development of local guidelines and protocols.
Other Attributes
Essential
- oDesire to continue personal development.
- oEffective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- oFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- oProfessional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Desirable
- oEvidence of leadership and team building.
- oEvidence of adaptability and flexibility.
- oCreative and innovative.
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).
