Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow ST1-2 (CT1-2 Level or equivalent) to join our Surgical Department. The post is based at Bournemouth Hospital, and is suitable for candidates who ideally will already have at least 12 months’ pre-registration experience, who would like to build on their experience of general surgery as well as emergency surgery. Main duties of the job The post will be integrated into the elective and emergency workload of the department. The successful candidates will work alongside the FY1/2, nurse practitioners, and Middle Grade and Consultant teams covering elective and emergencies in the surgical department. Successful candidates will have full support from their teams and supervisors so they can gain the appropriate experience and knowledge in elective and emergency surgery and progress into the next step of their careers. This will include access to clinics, theatre, on calls and ward rounds in both elective and emergency settings. The full educational programme will be discussed and adjusted at the beginning of the placement to meet the post takers’ training needs. Educational supervision will be available and study leave provided to support the development of your career. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. There is a planned move for this service anticipated when this role and base of work may relocate. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post will be integrated into the elective and emergency workload of the department. The successful candidates will work alongside the FY1/2, nurse practitioners, and Middle Grade and Consultant teams covering elective and emergencies in the surgical department. Successful candidates will have full support from their teams and supervisors so they can gain the appropriate experience and knowledge in elective and emergency surgery and progress into the next step of their careers. This will include access to clinics, theatre, on calls and ward rounds in both elective and emergency settings. The full educational programme will be discussed and adjusted at the beginning of the placement to meet the post takers’ training needs. Educational supervision will be available and study leave provided to support the development of your career. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice A minimum of one years’ post FY1 experience, ideally as an SHO/FY2 in a surgical specialty 4 Months NHS Experience Desirable criteria Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects Qualifications and Training Essential criteria MB BS or equivalent Desirable criteria Additional Postgraduate qualification MRCP Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential criteria Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making Desirable criteria Computer/IT Research skills