About this role
Job summary
We are inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Upper GI department. This is a full-time, permanent post, available to commence as soon as possible, but a suitable start date could be arranged with the successful applicant.
The post is ideally suited to fully registered doctors seeking to extend their existing experience of Upper GI surgical services, in an experienced and supportive department.
The post-holder will be required to work across both Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital sites.
Previous experience at Registrar Level in General Surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
Ward Duties
Supervise the clinical and teaching activities of junior trainees. Assess all new patients and liaise regarding clinical care with the Consultant and other colleagues. Maintain appropriate clinical progress notes in the case notes. Keep relatives informed regarding the progress of the patient and obtain Informed Consent for operations/procedures co-ordinating with the Consultant as appropriate. Operating Theatre
Attend the regular operating sessions of the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery and be trained in skills of increasing complexity under the close supervision of the Consultant. Assist in the operating sessions of other teams from time to time and co-ordinate, assist with/perform emergency operations. Outpatient Clinics
The Clinical Fellow must assist with the regular outpatient clinics including the ambulatory emergency general surgical clinic under the guidance and supervision of the Consultant. The clinical fellow is expected to cover hot clinics.
On-Call
Currently there is a 1:10 full shift system in operation, with prospective cover for annual leave and study leave.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a major acute trust in the North West. General Surgical services are currently delivered by a unified department across the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites.
At Royal Preston Hospital, the General Surgery Department is based on three wards. Three of the fourteen theatres are dedicated to general surgery. There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite.
At Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, there are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds, as well as full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR and interventional facilities.
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our values were developed in consultation with staff in 2010, our values define the actions, behaviours, and attitudes we expect from every member of staff and living by our values will ensure that colleagues, patients, families, and others are always treated in the right way. Our values are as follows:
Being Caring and compassionate Recognising Individuality Seeking to Involve Building Team Spirit Taking Personal Responsibility
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) Peri or post CCT
Experience & Skills Essential
Wide experience of general surgery Basic surgical training in surgery UK experience in General Surgery at middle grade level
Desirable
Involvement in audit/research Understanding of research methodology and ethics
Personal Essential
Examples of effective communication skills Good organisation skills (with examples) Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Research & Development Essential
Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. courses, research.
Heath Essential
Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
RPH, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)