Clinical Fellow (ST3 + Level) - General Surgery

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate at Southend Hospital. This is a unique opportunity for a two candidates who ares enthusiastic and motivated, we are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Level) candidates into our Surgical specialty teams, ideally with an interest in General, and Colorectal services on a fixed term basis until the 31st March 2025.

The department of General Surgery undertakes a large volume of laparoscopic surgery, including biliary, upper GI, colorectal and hernia surgery.

In addition, we are pleased to confirm we would be in a position to consider the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Medical Training Initiative (MTI) programme for these posts. This programme supports international medical graduates (IMGs) who are seeking short-term training opportunities in the UK with the intention to return to their home countries on completion of their training.

Main duties of the job

The Surgeons are supported by a network of clinical and administrative staff, both at Southend and across Essex, providing multi-disciplinary care and guiding patients through their complex pathways.

Joining this expanding team will provide invaluable experience within the field of Colorectal Surgery in addition to offering high quality multi-disciplinary team working.

The successful candidate will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Services including:

Clinics -You will support new and follow-up clinics.
Theatres -You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of procedures appropriate to their level of training
Ward duties -You willundertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants
Academic/Research -It is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
On-Call -This post will participate in a General Surgery middle grade on-call rota.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

04 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-SO-5709

Job locations

Southend

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level

Desirable

Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level

Desirable

Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
NHS experience

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team

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).