Clinical FellowinNuneatoninNuneatonPUBLISHED TUE 5 NOV 2024

Job Title -Clinical Fellow

Hours per week-40.00

Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent

Salary - MT02 £37,3MT£43,923 per annum

Closing Date-11.11.2024

The George Eliot is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow to commence as soon as available. This post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean however, the successful candidate will have the same teaching and training as Core Surgical Trainees.

For the successful candidates this job will provide excellent exposure in General, Colorectal and Upper GI surgery and training in a wide variety of acute and elective surgery and critical care, We are ideally looking for a candidate with 5 years experience and above.

The successful applicant will have a named Clinical and Educational Supervisor who will also provide career advice and support for onward career progression.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'

Extensive training and experience will be gained with timetabled sessions in theatre, clinics and endoscopy as well as through formal protected teaching and lectures provided every week as part of our dedicated teaching Programme for junior doctors.

There are monthly morbidity and mortality/clinical governance meetings during which participation is expected from the successful candidate. There will be opportunities to undertake audit and research throughout the year and is actively encouraged.

Although this job is primarily aimed at doctors aspiring towards a career in a surgical specialty it will also be of great benefit to those considering a career in Acute Care/A&E, ITU, Radiology, Sports Medicine among many other specialties as the generic skills and training acquired throughout the rotation will be of use in a great many aspects of professional practice.

About us

Clinical responsibilities

• To provide general surgical care for the Consultants patients in consultation with the consultants and other medical staff and provide care for all patients when on call.
• Attend new and follow up general surgery clinics.
• Participate in weekly multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Participate in theatre lists for elective and emergency patients.

Core responsibilities

• Communicate and work collaboratively with all members of the surgical team.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and relatives about all aspects of their clinical care.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain legible and accurate documentation in the clinical records.

Governance

• Assist with quality assurance, audit programmes and managing resources and budgets, when necessary.
• Engage with the incident reporting system, Datix
• Assist in development or review of Clinical Guidelines in all areas.

Professional Development

• Identify and maintain support networks and clinical supervision.
• Be responsible for maintaining personal and professional development.
• Reflect on own practice and identify any educational or development needs in relation to this role.
• Ensure that any individual training and educational needs are met to ensure clinical competence and expertise.
• Comply with Trust Health and Safety policies, including yearly attendance at Fire Safety Lectures and Infection Control training.