Description
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.
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.
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:
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice.
- MB BS or equivalent.
- MRCS or equivalent.
- Clinical Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years experience within General Surgery at ST3+ level.
- Minimum of 6 months UK clinical experience.
- Clinical Audit/Research:
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Teaching Experience:
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary team.
- Management & Administrative Experience:
- Willingness to participate in clinical management.
- Other Attributes:
- 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.