Job summary
VACANCY FOR A CLINICAL FELLOW (SHO GRADE) POST IN GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY - GLAN CLWYD HOSPITALApplications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (SHO) post in General & Vascular Surgery commencing as soon as possible (September 2025) on Permanent subject to satisfactory performance.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will have the opportunity to progress clinically to the standard of competence needed for appointment to higher surgical training, or other registrar level posts. They will have their own educational supervisor. Active participation in surgical audit and clinical research projects will be encouraged. The appointee will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills within the department, and also through the undergraduate teaching programme. Study leave will be encouraged and supported on an equivalent basis to that which applies to educationally approved posts, with ATLS courses are available locally, if required. Assistance with exam preparation (eg MRCS) and interview practice will be provided.
Glan Clwyd Hospital enjoys excellent clinical and postgraduate facilities, with an extensive library.
This post currently operates a 1:11 full-shift Rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave.
About us
The post offers excellent experience and developmental opportunities in emergency General surgery& elective and emergency Vascular Surgery (although it is currently not recognized for training by the Postgraduate Dean). The department is committed to support the appointee by offering them extensive opportunities to develop their portfolio, with a view to their successful progression onto the registrar level. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced surgical trainee with ambition to progress to registrar level.
As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Informal enquires and visits are welcomed through Medical Staffing Department on 01745 583910 (Switchboard) or by contacting Mr Laszlo Papp Clinical Lead for North Wales Vascular Network: Laszlo.papp@wales.nhs.uk
Please find the attached JD and PS for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Informal enquires and visits are welcomed through Medical Staffing Department on 01745 583910 (Switchboard) or by contacting Mr Laszlo Papp Clinical Lead for North Wales Vascular Network: Laszlo.papp@wales.nhs.uk
Please find the attached JD and PS for more details
Person Specification
ABILITY
Essential
- The ability to know when to ask for help.
- The ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, understandable clinical notes.
- Effective and clear communication skills .
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity.
- Basic IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise
Desirable
- Post-graduation qualifications
EXPERIENCES
Essential
- Broad experience relevant to General and Vascular Surgery
Person Specification
ABILITY
Essential
- The ability to know when to ask for help.
- The ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, understandable clinical notes.
- Effective and clear communication skills .
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity.
- Basic IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise
Desirable
- Post-graduation qualifications
EXPERIENCES
Essential
- Broad experience relevant to General and Vascular Surgery
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).
