Junior Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 3, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Healthcare
London

Requirements

GMC Registration
Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
Comprehensive clinical experience in surgical placements
Completion of FY1 and FY2 competencies or equivalent
Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
Experience at Trust appointed FY3 level doctor in one or more related specialty
Evidence of participation in audit projects
Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Evidence of participation in management and/or leadership
Evidence of National and/or international presentations
Evidence of publications
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Neither the London Deanery nor the Royal College accredits this post for postgraduate training. However the postholder will be expected to attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, x-ray meetings, pathology meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, journal clubs etc.
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.
Study Leave will be granted at the discretion of the Clinical Lead.
Funding for CPD will be equivalent to that of the appropriate Training post.
Study Leave will be granted at the discretion of the Clinical Lead.
Funding for CPD will be equivalent to that of the appropriate Training post.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Junior Clinical Fellow position?

The position is a fixed term of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

What is the expected working hours for this role?

The role requires full-time working hours of 40 hours per week.

What is the salary for this Junior Clinical Fellow position?

The salary for this position is £43,923 per annum, excluding LZ.

Is there an opportunity for further training and career progression?

Yes, this post offers excellent training opportunities with the potential to progress to registrar level, depending on your experience.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include GMC Registration, and desirable qualifications include other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent.

Is prior experience in the NHS required?

While it is not mandatory, experience working in the NHS or a similar healthcare system is considered desirable.

Will there be opportunities for teaching and training of junior staff?

Yes, the postholder will be responsible for the training and direction of junior staff, as well as contributing to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Are there any specific clinical skills required for this role?

Essential clinical skills include comprehensive clinical experience in surgical placements and the completion of FY1 and FY2 competencies or equivalent.

What is the process for appraisals in this position?

All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal as part of their professional development.

Is there a requirement for a Disclosure and Barring Service check?

Yes, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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