Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This post is available to commence on the 20 September 2024 initially for 6 months, extendable to 12 months on satisfactory completion of a probationary period.
This Senior Clinical Fellow position in Colorectal Surgery will be based at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, with a potential contribution to emergency surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The General Surgery Directorate is a busy directorate and the post will give significant experience in laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, robotic abdominal wall and pelvic surgery, TEMS, extended resections for recurrent / locally advanced rectal cancer and abdominopelvic sarcoma surgery. It would be ideal for a surgeon with significant experience in surgery, towards the end of his/her training looking for further experience prior to commencing work as a consultant.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post is attached to the department of colorectal surgery based primarily at the Freeman Hospital but with some duties possibly including on-call at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The individual will work alongside the colorectal surgeons at the Freeman Hospital. The individual will work on the specialist registrar tier and will, as such, be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility at this level. This post will be attractive to peri and post-CCT individuals who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a consultant.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Prof Alan Horgan Consultant Colorectal Surgeon on 0191 2137420, or via email at Alan.Horgan@nhs.net, or Mr Paul Hainsworth, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon on 0191 2137918, Paul.Hainsworth@nhs.net.
Closing Date: 31 January 2024
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, and administrative.
Administrative:
- Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants
Research:
- This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the Directorate ensures there is vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings
Teaching:
- The Unit has Stage II and III medical students attached to it. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the Foundation Doctors and in all post-graduate activities of the Unit. The Fellow will have the opportunity to take part in the cadaveric teaching programme at Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, which is under the Directorship of Prof. Horgan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, and administrative.
Administrative:
- Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants
Research:
- This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the Directorate ensures there is vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings
Teaching:
- The Unit has Stage II and III medical students attached to it. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the Foundation Doctors and in all post-graduate activities of the Unit. The Fellow will have the opportunity to take part in the cadaveric teaching programme at Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, which is under the Directorship of Prof. Horgan.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS (Gen Surgery) or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrISP)
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 3 to 5 years' experience at ST or equivalent level within Surgery
- 1 years' experience of colorectal surgery at ST level
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation and Core surgical Training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (e.g. Master, Diploma, Certificate of Medical Education)
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journal
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS (Gen Surgery) or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrISP)
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 3 to 5 years' experience at ST or equivalent level within Surgery
- 1 years' experience of colorectal surgery at ST level
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation and Core surgical Training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (e.g. Master, Diploma, Certificate of Medical Education)
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journal
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
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).
