Job summary
Applications are invited for the above position on a full time fixed term, 6 month contract .
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated senior clinical fellow in General Surgery to join our friendly and supportive general surgery team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The post is ideal for surgeons who are planning an application for a national ST3 post. Many previous post-holders have had successful progression into ST3 national training numbers. There is a strong focus on career development and professional support within a forward-thinking and supportive surgical department.
Main duties of the job
The post is aimed at those with previous experience of working in General Surgery at a senior trainee level. They will support in theatres, wardcover, on-calls, and clinics.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-calls, Outpatients clinics, theatre sessions and SAU/SSDEC
There are ample training opportunities. Trust grade registrars are allocated a consultant educational and clinical supervisor in a similar manner to Deanery trainees. This ensures that opportunities for training are similar for both trust grade registrars and Deanery trainees. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audit and research.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-calls, Outpatients clinics, theatre sessions and SAU/SSDEC
There are ample training opportunities. Trust grade registrars are allocated a consultant educational and clinical supervisor in a similar manner to Deanery trainees. This ensures that opportunities for training are similar for both trust grade registrars and Deanery trainees. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audit and research.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months General Surgical experience
- Completed satisfactory basic surgical training
Ability
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time Initiative
Skills
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
- To be assertive and demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be a team member
Qualifications
Essential
- MB. ChB. or equivalent
- MRCS or FRCS or equivalent
- Current registration with GMC
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- To understand the principle of audit
- Teaching of medical students and other staff
Desirable
- evidence of participation in audit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months General Surgical experience
- Completed satisfactory basic surgical training
Ability
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time Initiative
Skills
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
- To be assertive and demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be a team member
Qualifications
Essential
- MB. ChB. or equivalent
- MRCS or FRCS or equivalent
- Current registration with GMC
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- To understand the principle of audit
- Teaching of medical students and other staff
Desirable
- evidence of participation in audit
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).
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).
