VACANCY FOR A CLINICAL FELLOW (SHO GRADE) POST IN GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY - GLAN CLWYD HOSPITAL

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (SHO) post in General & Vascular Surgery commencing as soon as possible (2021) for a period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will have the opportunity to progress clinically to the standard of competence needed for appointment to higher surgical training, or other registrar level posts. They will have their own educational supervisor. Active participation in surgical audit and clinical research projects will be encouraged. The appointee will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills within the department, and also through the undergraduate teaching programme. Study leave will be encouraged and supported on an equivalent basis to that which applies to educationally approved posts, with ATLS courses are available locally, if required. Assistance with exam preparation (eg MRCS) and interview practice will be provided.

Glan Clwyd Hospital enjoys excellent clinical and postgraduate facilities, with an extensive library.

This post currently operates a 1:11 full-shift Rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave.

About us

The post offers excellent experience and developmental opportunities in emergency General surgery& elective and emergency Vascular Surgery (although it is currently not recognized for training by the Postgraduate Dean). The department is committed to support the appointee by offering them extensive opportunities to develop their portfolio, with a view to their successful progression onto the registrar level. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced surgical trainee with ambition to progress to registrar level.

As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Informal enquires and visits are welcomed through Medical Staffing Department on 01745 583910 or by contacting Mr Soroush Sohrabi clinical director for north Wales vascular network Soroush.sohrabi@wales.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with GMC with a license to practice

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification.

Experiences
Essential

• Broad based experience relevant to General & Vascular Surgery

Ability
Essential

• Ability to know when to ask for help.
• Ability to apply knowledge.
• Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
• Safe and effective oral communication skills.
• Willingness to involve patients in their management.
• Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity.
• Basic IT skills.

Management
Desirable

• An understanding of NHS management practices and their application.
• A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.

Audit
Essential

• Evidence of participation.

Desirable

• Evidence of completed audit projects.
• Critical appraisal course/skills.

Research
Essential

• Ability to access published evidence.

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research - based publications.

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff.

Training
Essential

• Evidence of commitment to life long learning and continued professional development.
• Member of work orientated Specialist Societies.

Disposition / Personal
Essential

• Friendly and polite disposition.
• A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
• Able to work 'flexibly'
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Fit for the duties of the post.

Desirable

• Able to work in stressful situations and/or under pressure.
• Able to work outside normal hours at short notice in times of need.

Language
Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English

Desirable

• Welsh speaker.

BMJ Ref: BMJ-101932/050-CFVASCSURG-C-1122