Junior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

Junior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

Surgical Business Unit - General Surgery Service Line

JUNIOR CLINICAL FELLOW - GENERAL SURGERY

The opportunity has arisen to appoint Clinical Fellows in the Department of General Surgery, within Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.

This post offers the opportunity to gain further experience and training in a variety of sub-specialities. The post is available from August 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months to July 2026.

The post is ideal for candidates who have completed Foundation training or equivalent and are awaiting appointment to a Core Surgical Training post or those seeking further surgical training prior to taking up an ST post. The department has a good record of post holders going on to gain Core and ST Surgical Training posts.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be involved in delivering care to emergency and elective surgical patients across a variety of settings. Clinical duties will involve ward based care, out-patient clinics and working within the operating theatre department. On-call duties are included within this role.

The post includes a significant teaching role and successful candidates will be expected to organise and participate in varied teaching opportunities, particularly undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for support with postgraduate teaching qualifications. Clinical research and audit facilities are available and strongly encouraged.

Although the post is not educationally approved as part of postgraduate training, a training programme is provided along with learning opportunities and Consultant supervision.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Mr Mark Eltringham, General Surgery Clinical Lead on 01914820000 or via mark.eltringham@nhs.net.

About us

Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

This post, although not recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons for Surgical Training, is an excellent opportunity for a surgical trainee and would be suitable for candidates who have completed Foundation training or equivalent and are awaiting appointment to a Core Surgical Training post or those seeking further surgical training prior to taking up an ST post. The department has a good record of CFs going on to gain Core and ST Surgical Training posts.

The post has a significant commitment to undergraduate teaching, especially during the Hospital Based Practice and Foundations of Clinical Practice courses for medical students. The successful candidates will be expected to plan, organize, and deliver teaching. There is an effective Education Department within the Trust with whom the successful candidate will be expected to liaise regarding teaching commitments. There will be support available for appropriate formal study leave and for studying towards higher teaching and educational qualifications. Enrolment on regional higher educational teaching courses is encouraged and supported financially.

Clinical audit and research facilities are available and are strongly encouraged.

Person Specification

Experience

• A major interest and expertise in general surgery.
• Relevant experience in breast & gastrointestinal surgery special interest pertinent to the post.
• Evidence of clinical audit.
• NHS experience.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration.
• Indication of career path.
• MRCS part 1.
• Progress towards Higher Medical Qualification.

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.