Job summary
We are pleased to offer 1 post to join our Pancreatic Unit in Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Pancreatic Surgery. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual looking to further their career in pancreatic surgery. This post is suited to candidates nearing, or who have completed their general surgery training (or equivalent).
There is 1 post available, start date is from the end of Jan 2024 but this can be flexible if visas or GMC registration etc is required. The post will last for 12 months initially with the possibility of extending further.
The Upper GI Unit in Castle Hill provides tertiary level care to approximately 1.25 million people across North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Around 60-70 major OG and 50-60 pancreatic resectional cases are performed each year as well as a large volume of complex benign UGI cases.
Main duties of the job
Senior Fellows will work alongside a team of 9 UGI consultants, 4 training registrars, a total of 3 senior fellows, 2 junior registrars/fellows, 2 Core Trainees and 9 FY1s, with a variety of subspecialties including pancreato-biliary cancer, oesphago-gastric cancer or complex benign upper GI surgery. They will have the opportunity to benefit from consultant-led training in theatre, access to endoscopy, outpatient clinics and MDTs. Other opportunities within these posts include contribution to research, undergraduate and postgraduate education and management/leadership roles.
As well as contributing to the smooth running of the elective wards alongside the other registrars, fellows also participate in the 1:13 (minimum) general on call rota which provides cover to the acute emergency general surgery service in Hull Royal Infirmary as well as out of hours non-resident cover for the elective site Castle Hill Hospital. This will provide experience to emergency care/theatres and multi-disciplinary working in a Major Trauma Centre. As well as providing emergency care to the people of Hull, we also provide tertiary level OG, pancreatic and colorectal care for the surrounding population. Further information can be found in the detailed job description provided
About us
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively
Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining ST3 General Surgery.
- Ability to attend range of problems both emergency and elective within surgery.
- Ability to take shared responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to manage acute surgery and trauma admissions.
- Experience of major HPB resections
Desirable
- Experience of General Surgery at ST7/8 level/phase 3 in the general surgery curriculum
- JAG accredited endoscopist
- Able to perform the majority of a major pancreatic resections
Management and Administrative experience
Essential
- Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists and rota
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MBA
- Leadership/management fellowship
Teaching experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising FY1s and SHOs in Ward
- Experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification e.g. PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Med Ed
- Training the Trainers Course
- Faculty on training courses
Research experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Presentations in National/International meetings
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD or PhD
- Participation in research studies including collaborative studies
- Publications relevant to HPB
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good team working Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Desirable
- Ability to lead a team of registrars, SHOs and Foundation doctors
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
Language requirements
Essential
- Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.5 in each domain and overall Or demonstrate equivalence by providing evidence of English language skills.
- Complete the Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested in the OET to meet the GMC's requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining ST3 General Surgery.
- Ability to attend range of problems both emergency and elective within surgery.
- Ability to take shared responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to manage acute surgery and trauma admissions.
- Experience of major HPB resections
Desirable
- Experience of General Surgery at ST7/8 level/phase 3 in the general surgery curriculum
- JAG accredited endoscopist
- Able to perform the majority of a major pancreatic resections
Management and Administrative experience
Essential
- Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists and rota
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MBA
- Leadership/management fellowship
Teaching experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising FY1s and SHOs in Ward
- Experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification e.g. PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Med Ed
- Training the Trainers Course
- Faculty on training courses
Research experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Presentations in National/International meetings
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD or PhD
- Participation in research studies including collaborative studies
- Publications relevant to HPB
Personal attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good team working Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Desirable
- Ability to lead a team of registrars, SHOs and Foundation doctors
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
Language requirements
Essential
- Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.5 in each domain and overall Or demonstrate equivalence by providing evidence of English language skills.
- Complete the Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested in the OET to meet the GMC's requirements.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital/ Hull Royal Infirmary
Castle Hill Hospital
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
