Clinical Fellow in Emergency and General Surgery

NHS Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Wye Valley NHS Trust wishes to appoint Clinical Fellows in Emergency and General Surgery, based at the County Hospital, Hereford.

Successful applicants will be offered a 12 month post in General & Emergency Surgery, developed to support mainly acute and ambulatory general surgical flow in the trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will have supervised responsibility for elective and acute surgical inpatients, including preparation for theatre and postoperative care. They are expected to assist in theatre during operation lists and to be trained as appropriate.

During on-call/acute shifts, the post holder will be based primarily in the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care unit, gaining experience in acute ambulatory surgical care, including urology. They will participate fully in the acute take, including post-take ward round, patient assessment in Emergency department, 'hot' clinics and participation in the NCEPOD theatre sessions.

All resident surgical staff have the opportunity to attend Outpatient clinics, receiving support and supervision from consultant surgeons.

The post provides wide experience in the management of common acute and elective general and gastrointestinal conditions. The post holder will assist in operating lists and learn to perform ward procedures.

A comprehensive induction program will be provided prior to commencement of clinical duties.

About Us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

TEMP_500

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job Description

Responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification in the Documents section of this advert.

Person Specification

Academic/Professional Qualifications/Training Essential

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full doctors GMC registration at time of applying (obtained by designated start date)

Desirable

• MRCS

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Experience of teaching and presenting
• At least 18 months post MBBS clinical experience, including 6 months experience in any surgical specialty
• 12 months NHS doctors experience

Desirable

• Clinical experience in related surgical specialties

Training Essential

• Completion of PRHO training or equivalent

Clinical Governance Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit

Communication and Language Skills Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Management and Administrative Experience Essential

• Ability to organize and prioritize own workload

Personal Attributes Essential

• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment

Standards Essential

• Ability to prioritize clinical needs

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/