Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
Job Description
Job title: Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
Company: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board NHS
Job description: If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.Job overviewWe are looking to recruit enthusiastic doctors who are interested in taking up long term career in General and Colorectal Surgery. The appointee will be offered a rotation to various specialties of General and Colorectal Surgery. For the appointee who would like to continue the job, it could be extended to another 12 months.Ysbyty Gwynedd has HEIW (Health Education in Wales) recognised training programme at all levels of surgical training. Even though this post is not a part of National Core Training scheme, the appointee will be offered similar training opportunities at CT level. Over the past few years, fellows have used these jobs to enhance their CV and been successfully recruited via National Training Programme.The appointee will be encouraged to attend MRCS teaching programme, participate in research and audit. They will be also supported to attend basic surgical courses, eg. ATLS/basics surgical skills/Crisp, those are essential for completion of core training programme. Each fellow will be allocated an assigned educational and clinical supervisor to supervise their training needs. They will also have access to the College tutor for long term career advice.This programme is also suitable for non-UK graduates who hold GMC registration.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be accountable to a team of two Consultant Surgeons and will have duties as deemed appropriate by the consultant.The daily smooth running of the ward will be the responsibility of the fellows in general surgery.The post holder will be expected to take part in the on call rota which is currently a 1 in 10.Provision with colleagues of a service in the specialty to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.Be involved in Multi-disciplinary team and other clinical meetingsParticipation in carrying out teaching duties, clinical audit and research as required to the extent that clinical duties allow.The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director (Surgery) through the Lead Clinicians in General Surgery. Day to day responsibility will be to the Consultant to whom the fellow is attached at the particular timeWorking for our organisationIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advertPerson specificationTraining and ExperienceEssential criteria
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date with current practices in General Surgery
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
Desirable criteria
- Experience of research
- Liaison with other agencies
Knowledge/ QualificationEssential criteria
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
- Hold full GMC registration
- MBBS
- Requirement of completion F2 competencies(equivalent overseas experience) and 1 year experience within the specialty
Desirable criteria
- MRCS or recognised equivalent
- Further relevant degree/diploma/ teaching qualification
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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.Welsh language skills are desirableDocuments to download
- JD & PS English (PDF, 232.4KB)
- JD & PS Welsh (PDF, 304.4KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales – The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
- Guidance notes for Applicants v1.2 April 2024-bilingual (PDF, 267.0KB)
