Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Fellow – Oesophagogastric surgery
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will experience the full range of cancer and benign UGI practice with opportunities in advanced endoscopy (EMR/ESD/POEM/ESG etc.). Manage benign and malignant Upper GI surgical conditions as a senior fellow supported by 4 Consultant surgeons. You will be involved in new and ongoing research projects with the university and will participate in MDT, audit and management meetings, and will be encouraged to attend suitable training courses and conferences.
Additional Information
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay). Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:
* Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
* Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
* A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements
* Relevant post registration experience
* Experience at Registrar level
Desirable criteria
* Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
* Robotic Experience
* Previous Senior Fellow experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
* Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
* Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course
* Understanding of clinical risk management
* Work without direct supervision where appropriate
* Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
* Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm, resilience & flexible
* Clinical audit
Desirable criteria
* Experienced in surgical & laparoscopic skills
* Ability to produce legible, accurate complete & comprehensible notes
* Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice
* Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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