Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our General Surgery Team here at Bolton Hospital.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at the Bolton Foundation Trust. This is not a recognised training post; however, the successful candidate will be required to attend the same teaching programme as the core general surgical trainees. This teaching will be based around the appropriate general surgery curriculum. The post will involve on call general surgery commitment and a significant amount of elective general surgery within the General and Vascular Surgery, including hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic), excision of lumps and bumps and ambulatory venous surgery. This job is ideal for a trainee seeking more experience in general surgery.
About us
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details of the role and its requirements.
Please note that Clinical Fellows are paid on a local pay scale that mirrors Doctors in Training pay scales. Basic salary offered for this role is fixed at £43,923 and will not be uplifted beyond that salary point. Where the role requires out of hours working, evening, weekend and on call enhancements will be added according to a work schedule. It is Trust practice that we offer a set salary for this role and variations will not be considered.
This vacancy is likely to close early due to a high number of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details of the role and its requirements.
Please note that Clinical Fellows are paid on a local pay scale that mirrors Doctors in Training pay scales. Basic salary offered for this role is fixed at £43,923 and will not be uplifted beyond that salary point. Where the role requires out of hours working, evening, weekend and on call enhancements will be added according to a work schedule. It is Trust practice that we offer a set salary for this role and variations will not be considered.
This vacancy is likely to close early due to a high number of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Exerience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Language Skills
Essential
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of basic General Surgery
- A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the F1 junior medical staff
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
- Aware of ethics of research
- Able to write new research proposals and protocols
Person Specification
Exerience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Language Skills
Essential
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of basic General Surgery
- A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the F1 junior medical staff
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
- Aware of ethics of research
- Able to write new research proposals and protocols
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).
