Job summary
This
is a 12 month fixed-term post for a Senior Clinical Fellow working within the
General Surgery Department based at St Jamess University Hospital.
This
post will be suitable for a trainee who is taking or who has just taken the UK
CCST exams or international equivalent and will be for 12 months. Previous
experience in Upper GI surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder along with 2 other Speciality registrars will have access to 4.5
full day operating sessions per week in main theatre and day surgery lists,
specialist multidisciplinary meetings, outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists.
This post will be allocated to the Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and
Minimally Invasive Surgery led by 5 Consultants. The unit has expertise in the management of
oesophagogastric cancer, complex benign upper GI disease, minimally invasive
surgery and obesity surgery.
Work
with 2 other speciality registrars to provide clinical care for acute, elective
and outpatients under supervision of the Upper GI Surgical Unit consultants.
Participate
in the general surgical out of hours Specialty registrar rota providing
emergency care for acute surgical admissions and referrals, patients on the
general surgical wards, the surgical high dependency unit and the intensive
care unit. Will Participate in the SPR on call rota.
Support
general and specialist outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, endoscopy sessions
and day-case surgery. Obtain experience in the surgical management of upper
cancer, complex upper GI disease, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.
Contribute
to weekly departmental and specialist multidisciplinary meetings, x-ray
meetings and monthly audit meetings.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post will be suitable for a trainee who is taking or who has just taken the UK
CCST exams or international equivalent and will be for 12 months. Previous
experience in Upper GI surgery is essential
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
The
post-holder along with 2 other Speciality registrars will have access to 4.5
full day operating sessions per week in main theatre and day surgery lists,
specialist multidisciplinary meetings, outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists.
This post will be allocated to the Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and
Minimally Invasive Surgery led by 5 Consultants. The unit has expertise in the management of
oesophagogastric cancer, complex benign upper GI disease, minimally invasive
surgery and obesity surgery.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Work
with 2 other speciality registrars to provide clinical care for acute, elective
and outpatients under supervision of the Upper GI Surgical Unit consultants.
2.2
Participate in the general surgical out of hours Specialty registrar rota
providing emergency care for acute surgical admissions and referrals, patients
on the general surgical wards, the surgical high dependency unit and the
intensive care unit. Will Participate in the SPR on call rota.
2.3
Support general and specialist outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, endoscopy
sessions and day-case surgery. Obtain experience in the surgical management of
upper cancer, complex upper GI disease, minimally invasive and bariatric
surgery.
2.4
Contribute to weekly departmental and specialist multidisciplinary meetings,
x-ray meetings and monthly audit meetings.
2.5
Participate in any on-going clinical trials to facilitate the collection and
analysis of clinical data.
2.6
Participate in the teaching of medical students and clinical supervision of
juniors.
2.7
Collaborate in clinical research and submit an article for presentation where
possible.
This
post does not have Postgraduate Deans approval. However study leave expenses
may be available to the post holder for appropriate purposes.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The appointee will be expected to participate in
teaching. The unit accepts medical students from Leeds Medical School at
regular intervals. In addition there will be opportunities for the appointee to
participate in Clinical Research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post will be suitable for a trainee who is taking or who has just taken the UK
CCST exams or international equivalent and will be for 12 months. Previous
experience in Upper GI surgery is essential
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
The
post-holder along with 2 other Speciality registrars will have access to 4.5
full day operating sessions per week in main theatre and day surgery lists,
specialist multidisciplinary meetings, outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists.
This post will be allocated to the Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and
Minimally Invasive Surgery led by 5 Consultants. The unit has expertise in the management of
oesophagogastric cancer, complex benign upper GI disease, minimally invasive
surgery and obesity surgery.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Work
with 2 other speciality registrars to provide clinical care for acute, elective
and outpatients under supervision of the Upper GI Surgical Unit consultants.
2.2
Participate in the general surgical out of hours Specialty registrar rota
providing emergency care for acute surgical admissions and referrals, patients
on the general surgical wards, the surgical high dependency unit and the
intensive care unit. Will Participate in the SPR on call rota.
2.3
Support general and specialist outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, endoscopy
sessions and day-case surgery. Obtain experience in the surgical management of
upper cancer, complex upper GI disease, minimally invasive and bariatric
surgery.
2.4
Contribute to weekly departmental and specialist multidisciplinary meetings,
x-ray meetings and monthly audit meetings.
2.5
Participate in any on-going clinical trials to facilitate the collection and
analysis of clinical data.
2.6
Participate in the teaching of medical students and clinical supervision of
juniors.
2.7
Collaborate in clinical research and submit an article for presentation where
possible.
This
post does not have Postgraduate Deans approval. However study leave expenses
may be available to the post holder for appropriate purposes.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The appointee will be expected to participate in
teaching. The unit accepts medical students from Leeds Medical School at
regular intervals. In addition there will be opportunities for the appointee to
participate in Clinical Research.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds.
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to operate under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity.
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
- At least 60 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Have completed Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery
- Able to perform at Specialist Registrar Level in Emergency Surgery on-call
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Experience in Upper Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Endoscopy experience (JAG accredited)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Desirable
- Peri or Post Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds.
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to operate under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity.
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
- At least 60 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Have completed Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery
- Able to perform at Specialist Registrar Level in Emergency Surgery on-call
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Experience in Upper Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Endoscopy experience (JAG accredited)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Desirable
- Peri or Post Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training
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).
