Job summary
This is a full-time Clinical Fellow post as in General Surgery from October 2024 for 12 months. This post is an approved GMC Training Post and can be recognized towards total training time for CESR application or SpR post.
The post will rotate between six months in two of three subspecialties: colorectal surgery, oesophagogastric surgery and emergency general surgery depending on the interest of the appointee and the service needs.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure routine and emergency patients are seen and managed expeditiously. Daily ward rounds and punctuality are necessary.
- Keeping good records on ward rounds are required. These must be dated and initialled together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.
- Duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant(s), in consultation where possible with other colleagues.
- Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down either in writing or verbally by the Department of GI/ General Surgery/Trust.
- In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague/ consultant.
- Be involved in teaching junior doctors/medical students and attending and presenting at clinical meetings/journal clubs.
- Ensuring that patients management/care is handed over to the covering team in the evenings/ weekends.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and with License to Practice at time of appointment
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrlSP, DSTS
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills and shows aptitude for practical and/or laparoscopic skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical needs
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- MD/PhD higher degree in research is desirable.
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Clinical Governance skills
Essential
- Takes responsibility for his/her own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee
Management Skills
Essential
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions, communicate effectively with team and consultants.
- Understands importance & impact of information systems
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide evidence
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with patients, team and consultants
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and with License to Practice at time of appointment
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrlSP, DSTS
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills and shows aptitude for practical and/or laparoscopic skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical needs
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- MD/PhD higher degree in research is desirable.
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Clinical Governance skills
Essential
- Takes responsibility for his/her own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee
Management Skills
Essential
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions, communicate effectively with team and consultants.
- Understands importance & impact of information systems
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide evidence
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with patients, team and consultants
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable
- Good presentation 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).
