Job summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Trust's Surgery Department are are looking for Clinical Fellows to join our General Surgery teams on a fixed-term full time basis, contracted until 30th September 2026.
Are you post core surgical training (or equivalent) or more senior looking to obtain further complex operative experience, prior to taking up a consultant post.
Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for allpatients under his/her care.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the consultants and FY1 to ST2 level doctors in delivering in-patient care within this busy and forward-thinking department.
The provision of Surgical Services within the Hospital with responsibility for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of illness within the surgical department.
Close working with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to assist in providing high quality patient care.
Taking clinical responsibilities and be placed on the on-call rota only after the supervising consultant deems them competent to do so.
Meeting with the educational supervisor to discuss personal development plans within the first six weeks of commencing the post.
Performing Operations and Assisting in Theatres.
Responsibility for continuity of care for patients on the ward.
The expected on call rota will be 1 in 13 shift system.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Surgical Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Surgical Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- FRCS (Plas) or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Clinical Fellow ST3 or equivalent level
- At least 2 years of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working.
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of medical audit and understands the principles of evidence-based audit.
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidenceof audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- FRCS (Plas) or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Clinical Fellow ST3 or equivalent level
- At least 2 years of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working.
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of medical audit and understands the principles of evidence-based audit.
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidenceof audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards
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).
