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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow (FY1 Level) in General Surgery

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Job summary

Junior Clinical Fellow (FY1 Level) in General Surgery

Full Time

4 month fixed term contract April-August 2025

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic doctors at FY1 level to join the General Surgery team at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

These posts offer excellent opportunity for doctors wishing to enhance their CVs and gain experience in General Surgery and Urology. The post holder will participate in the on call rota 1:10 weeks and weekends. They will be ward based during the normal working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward. Whilst in the department the F1 will be involved with the generic clerking of patients being admitted and the ongoing care of the patients in the unit.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. It comprises two Acute Hospitals: Epsom General Hospital and St Helier Hospital; Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; Elective Orthopaedic Hospital (EOC) and a Private Patient Unit. There is a tertiary Renal Unit serving South West London, Surrey and parts of Hampshire. Our hospitals are busy and dynamic and the specialties offered are led by keen and enthusiastic consultants.

"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£36,616 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-732

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
  • Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
  • Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
  • Participation in the on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues absence.
  • Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
  • Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
  • Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
  • To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
  • Keep clinical knowledge up to date by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient.
  • Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and coordinating surgeon manner at all time

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
  • Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
  • Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
  • Participation in the on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues absence.
  • Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
  • Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
  • Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
  • To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
  • Keep clinical knowledge up to date by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient.
  • Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and coordinating surgeon manner at all time

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • Urology/General Surgical experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • GuidanceScore Broad understanding of Surgery
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • Urology/General Surgical experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • GuidanceScore Broad understanding of Surgery

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Surgery Consultant and College Tutor

Trystan Lewis

trystan.lewis1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£36,616 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-MED-732

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


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