About this role
Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us a s a Senior Clinical Fellow.
This post is for a senior clinical fellow doctor in General Surgery unit at Southend Hospital at ST3-ST8 level. The main role of the post is to support the consultants and FY1 to ST2 level doctors in delivering In-patient care within this busy and forward-thinking department.
They will be part of the Register level on call rota. This placement is NOT formally recognised for training, but activities match those of the training registrars and the appointee's career aspirations and development will be supported by educational supervision and regular appraisal. There will be opportunities to rotate through subspecialty placements.
Main duties of the job
? Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives, and senior medical staff.o Attend to the day-to-day management of day case, outpatient and in-patients.o Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled.o Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic clinics.o Teach medical students and more junior colleagues as directed.o Supervise, monitor, and assist the F1 to ST2 level doctors.o Take part in rostered emergency work.o To keep up to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required.Page 6 of 15o Study for higher examinations and maintain continued professional development.o Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times. o Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.o To co-operate with members of the HR department when monitoring hours of work.o Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave.
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
We look forward to your application.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent MRCS or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
FRCS 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 realtives Ability to work part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working
Audit and governance Essential
Interest in, and knowledge of medical audit and understands the principles of evidence-based audits An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Evidence of 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.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
southend on sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)