Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job Looking for a clinical fellow to help support the General Surgery Department, commencing in colorectal surgery.The Unit is a busy tertiary referral centre with a catchment area of approximately million in the central south coast of England.
The Southampton Colorectal unit consists of 12 Consultant Surgeons (2 academic, and 10 NHS consultants).
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description Job responsibilities WHAT YOULL DO: The fellowship offers a six-months (with the possibility to extend to 12-months) attachment in a busy tertiary referral centre for pelvic floor disorders.
The unit provides patients with all conservative and surgical treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction.
The successful candidate will work within a large multi-disciplinary team managing complex pelvic floor dysfunction including multi-compartment disorders, abnormalities in gastrointestinal motility and complications of pelvic mesh surgery.
Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential GMC registration MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements Previous or relevant experience Essential Relevant post registration experience Desirable Experience at Registrar level Aptitudes and skills Essential Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course Understanding of clinical risk management Work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach Good manual dexterity & hand/eye co-ordination Interpersonal skills Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm, resilience & Flexible Clinical audit Organisational & prioritisation skills Desirable Experienced in surgical & laparoscopic skills Ability to produce legible, accurate complete & comprehensible notes Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work Living the Trust values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Aptitudes and skills Essential Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).