About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 6month fixed term (Until April 2027) locally employed Clinical Fellows in Vascular, GI surgery, Breast Endocrine and Sarcoma Surgery ( BESS), Emergency General Surgery based across two sites primarily (Bournemouth and Poole Hospital's). The vacancies have arisen due to a shortfall in provision of trainees for a 6 month period and are not expected to be extended from April 2027. These posts would be suitable both for those looking to gain experience or looking to broaden their range of clinical experience. Each successful applicant will be allocated as follows:
1. BESS registrar at Poole Hospital
2. Colorectal registrar at Bournemouth Hospital
3. Vascular and Breast Registrar at Bournemouth Hospital
4. Colorectal and Upper GI registrar at Poole Hospital
Each registrar will be part of the general surgical on call Rota. Successful candidates will be asked to express an order of preference for each post. Whilst it cannot be guaranteed all efforts will be made to place successful candidates in their preferred position.
Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be eligible to work in the UK.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable application.
Main duties of the job
The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects of General Surgery. The post holder will work with a team of r 40 experienced Consultant Surgeons supported by a team of 25 registrars, 14 SHOs/ CT1, JCF, F2/F3 and 22 FY1s and several advanced and enhanced nurse practitioners. Depending on the applicant's area of interest there may be opportunity to gain specialist training in Vascular, General Surgery, Breast, Endocrine and Sarcoma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery.
The duties of thepost include:
Out-patient clinics - managing new and follow up patients independently, under supervision and teaching asrequired Operating - independently, under supervision,assistingand training asappropriate. Attendance at and participation in MDTmeetings Daily ward rounds Supervision of junior surgical staff. Active participation in clinical audit,governanceand research. Teaching of medical students and surgical trainees Pre and post operative care of admissions Participation in middle grade on call rota(currently working a 1 in 10rota but subject to change).
Other Duties
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken. Other duties may need to be carried out in consultation with clinical colleagues and the designated Consultant.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent MRCS or equivalent ATLS
Desirable
FRCS ALS
Experience Essential
Trained in laparoscopic procedures such appendicectomy Experience of managing a surgical SDEC/ Hot clinic Registrar level general surgical on call experience - please specify how many on- calls Minimum of 4 Months NHS employed experience at registrar level (versus supernumerary clinical attachment) Able to run a general surgical/ vascular clinic - please specific how many have been undertaken
Desirable
Experience in other surgical specialties including vascular surgery Breast surgery Urology Paediatric Surgery Robotic surgery Lower and upper GI endoscopy
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills Essential
Able to undertake an independent laparoscopic appendicectomy - please specific number Able to place a surgical chest drain independently - please specific numbers
Desirable
Able to perform laparoscopic appendicectomy in children Able to undertake paediatric torsion surgery
Other Essential
Commitment to a career in general/ 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.
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)