Clinical Fellow Post in GENERAL SURGERY (OG/HPB)

Applications are invited for a clinical fellow post for NHS Tayside available from 7^th August 2024 until 5^th February 2025. A later start date may be considered.

The post will be based in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary. The post holder will be required to work under the supervision of consultant staff in the management of emergency General Surgical and elective general and breast patients.  The post holder will contribute to a 24/7 senior tier registrar rota. 

The appointees will be expected to perform at a level equivalent to that of at least ST4.

The posts are aimed at doctors actively preparing for an application to specialty surgical training National Selection commencing August 2025 and for those preparing for FRCS examination or CESAR application.

There will be contribution to emergency duties in General Surgery at Ninewells Hospital Dundee, coupled with compensatory days off.  The other weeks will involve elective surgical practice.

Clinical fellows are assigned an educational supervisor and have assessments completed through ISCP. The post is of high educational value and can provide portfolio requirements for further applications.

Information on facilities in Tayside, the organisation of duties and other aspects of the appointment can be obtained from Miss Claire Carden (Trainee Lead and Consultant General Surgeon) – claire.carden@nhs.scot

Interviews will be held on by MS Teams.