Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery

Job responsibilities

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

This is a 12-month fixed-term post for a Senior Clinical Fellow working within the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Department based at St Jamess University Hospital. The unit is a tertiary centre for referrals for oesophago-gastric cancer surgery as well as providing upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery services to Leeds.

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. Given the tertiary nature of much of the unit's work, a post-CCT or an experienced senior surgical trainee are likely to get the most benefit from the Fellowship.

The unit comprises six surgeons. All six surgeons undertake oesophago-gastric cancer resections, bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery and general surgery (e.g laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia surgery).

There is training in laparoscopic and open oesophagectomy and gastrectomy and a robotic program started in 2022. Cancer training is supplemented by broad training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery including bariatrics, anti-reflux and hiatal surgery. There is a JAG accredited endoscopy unit and training can be provided to the candidate depending on their level of experience and interests.

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.

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
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• 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

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

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
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. 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

Desirable

• Experience in Upper Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Endoscopy experience (JAG accredited)

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• FRCS Gen Surg Part III

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need. Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• 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 manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds.

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 .Evidence of feedback for teaching

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).