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Post CCT Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Post CCT Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Refer to Personal Specification and Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery)
Refer to Personal Specification and Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS
- Postgraduate degree in Surgery
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical UGI experience
- Completed CCST/CESR or equivalent
- Experience of on call duties at middle grade level
- Postgraduate level training in General Surgery and UGI Surgery
Desirable
- Experience of UGI surgery in a tertiary unit
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- Experience in resectional and benign Upper GI
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
Desirable
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS
- Postgraduate degree in Surgery
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
Experience
Essential
- Clinical UGI experience
- Completed CCST/CESR or equivalent
- Experience of on call duties at middle grade level
- Postgraduate level training in General Surgery and UGI Surgery
Desirable
- Experience of UGI surgery in a tertiary unit
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- Experience in resectional and benign Upper GI
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
Desirable
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
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).
