About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR) to work as part of the General Surgical team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich site. The post will provide training opportunities in Upper GI and Lower GI surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the care of elective inpatients and daycare patients as well as emergency admissions under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons including general and specialist out-patient clinics and regular ward work. The successful applicant will participate in the Senior Clinical Fellow 1:8 non-resident on call rota.
The Department has a commitment to the career progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects of the post which will be developed within the post.
It would be ideal for a surgeon with significant experience in surgery, particularly towards the end of his/her training looking for further experience prior to obtaining CCT or commencing work as a consultant. The successful candidate will have the option to assume a faculty position and participate in research activities.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and a minimum of 3 years' experience working in General Surgery ST3+ posts.
This is an exciting time to join the surgical department as we develop a wider clinical community and focus on expanding our surgery services. The future plan for clinical services will provide the ideal opportunity for innovation and developing new approaches to patient care across a wide catchment population. Being part of a wider clinical community will also provide greater opportunity for professional development
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About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for day-to-day care of General Surgery in-patients.
Working under the supervision of allocated Consultants
Attendance at Outpatient Clinics (Upper GI, Bariatric & Lower GI)
Care of any General Surgery patients in Intensive Care
Attendance at Elective and CEPOD lists
1:8 non-resident on call rota
Attend weekly clinical teaching and handover
Participation in any research activities of the department is encouraged
Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Consultant Surgeons
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent
- PhD / MS / MD / MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience within General Surgery at ST3+ level
- . Minimum of 6 months UK clinical experience
Clinical Audit/Research
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Research experience
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Under and Postgraduate teaching
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
Other Attributes
Essential
- Desire to continue personal development
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
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.
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queeen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE184QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)