Senior Clinical Fellow

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Job overview

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in Surgery.

The successful candidate will be able take up post for a period of 12 months initially with a view to this being extended by mutual agreement.

These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the running of department/ward
• Provide surgical clinical supervision of Junior doctors on the wards.
• Participate in the general surgical oncall triage rota at registrar level (There may be an opportunity to work on the 1st on-call rota, dependent on experience)
• Provide senior medical input for non surgical wards when oncall (especially Out of Hours).
• Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators
• The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team is essential to this post. You will participate in operational and research projects and the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and other Ancillary staff.

• Supervise, monitor and assist Junior Medical Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts.
• Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
• Take part in timetabled Emergency work. This will involve contributing senior input to the on-call team and may include any combination of leading the arrest team, running the surgical admissions unit and triage area as the surgical registrar on call, reviewing medical patients onbase wards and providing a medical opinion for patients in other specialities.
• Participate in Surgical Outpatient Clinics.
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached a job description which details an overview and main responsibilities of the job

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• MRCS qualification

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of commitment to surgical training

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Emotional intelligence and empathy in dealing with patients
• Potential to cope with stressful situations
• Good communication skills
• The ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team
• Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role. Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Senior Clinical Fellow JD & PS (PDF, 552.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)