Senior Clinical Fellow SpR/StR - ST4 - ST9 (MT05)

Job overview

The Junior Clinical Fellow post is primarily a clinical post rotating through the different General Surgical Specialties (Colorectal/ Upper GI/ Trauma & Acute General Surgery). The rotations are of 4 months duration and reflect a similar structure as Core Surgical training 1 and 2 rotations. We will be seeking to place candidates with priority to sub-specialties according to their specialist interest and requirements of their personal portfolio in order to maximise their career development.

Main duties of the job

Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.

Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.

Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.

Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The provision of a first class clinical service.

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.

Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP.

Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans.

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications & Higher Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registerable medical qualification.

Desirable criteria

• MRCS

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in General Surgery, equivalent to SHO or F2/CT1.

Administration

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Management and Leadership

Desirable criteria

• Management course and / or qualification.

Audit & quality improvement

Essential criteria

• Understanding of principles of medical audit.

Desirable criteria

• Undertaken audit projects

Research

Essential criteria

• Clear desire to undertake a research project

Desirable criteria

• Previous involvement in research project(s)

Teaching

Desirable criteria

• Experience of under-graduate teaching

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Flexible and resilient.

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

Personal attributes

Essential criteria

• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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