Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Fixed Term Junior Clinical Fellow in Surgery to join our forward thinking department. This is a replacement post and the successful appointee will join Colleagues in the department providing elective and emergency services for Whittington Health NHS Trust.
The job is available as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.
Main duties of the job
At the Trust, you will be attached to a specified Consultant for the duration of your appointment, where you will participate in clinics, both elective and emergency and will be actively involved in emergency & elective theatre. You will be supervised at all times which will enable you to build on your current knowledge and experience different sub-specialities closely.
You will be required to undertake at least one audit project during your time. There are also research opportunities and you will be encouraged to take an active part to enhance your audit and research skills.
You will be given a fully planned rota and you will be encouraged to take a paid study leave to attend appropriate training courses.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to conduct ward rounds and take part in regular out-patient clinics, surgical lists and administrative duties.
This is a demanding but an exciting role and one that would give you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge, skills and CV in preparation to pursue a career in a surgical specialty and apply for a training post in the future.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to conduct ward rounds and take part in regular out-patient clinics, surgical lists and administrative duties.
This is a demanding but an exciting role and one that would give you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge, skills and CV in preparation to pursue a career in a surgical specialty and apply for a training post in the future.
Please refer to the job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- General Surgery experience and general skills so able to demonstrate they can safely provide FY2/SHO cover for acute on-call.
Eligibility
Essential
- Registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical
- Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in a relevant specialty.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- General Surgery experience and general skills so able to demonstrate they can safely provide FY2/SHO cover for acute on-call.
Eligibility
Essential
- Registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical
- Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in a relevant specialty.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
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).
