Senior Clinical Fellow - Upper GI

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Departments of Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagogastric) and Bariatric Surgery, at Salford Royal Hospital. This is a 12 month post which will provide an opportunity for the appointee to learn and develop subspecialty-level skill in the management of Oesophagogastric cancer and Bariatric Surgery. This post would be suitable for a Post CCT SpR or for a SpR (ST 7&8) who wish to take Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).

Within the Department of Surgery there are Specialist Registrars, Foundation 1 and 2 doctors, and Trust appointed Clinical Fellows who underpin the inpatient and outpatient work of the Consultant cohort.

The Upper GI team has 3 SpRs, 2 Clinical fellows (registrar level ), 2 FY2 and 3 FY1 doctors.  The colorectal team have 3 SpR’s, 2 clinical fellow (registrar level), FY2 / SHO grade and FY 1 doctors to support the colorectal team.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to participate fully in the provision of work within the UGI department, including OG oncall.

It is proposed that the appointee will provide 10 PA’s per week (9 PA’s DCC and 1 SPA) which will include outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists, endoscopy lists and administration. Attendance is required at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participating in Audit.

The post-holder will be expected to take a lead role in ensuring delivery of a quality service and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the clinical service.

The appointee will share in the departmental administrative duties including the supervision of junior staff.

Along with other Directorate colleagues the appointee will be expected to provide clinical leadership and co-ordinate the constituents of the multi-disciplinary team.

• Ability to work independently but with supervision.
• Good communication skills, written and presentation.
• Good organisational skills.
• Potential for significant contribution to the research priorities of the Division and for independent research activity.
• Commitment to developing/maintaining a strong research profile in their chosen field.
• The potential to publish in peer-reviewed high-impact journals and other forms of dissemination.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/