Clinical Fellow CT1 / 2 in General Surgery

We are offering a 6 month fixed term contract post in general surgery.
These posts run alongside national CST posts and offer successful candidates training that is as similar as possible to national appointments. All appointees will be expected to maintain an ISCP portfolio and will be undergo an Annual Review of Clinical Progression (ARCP). Our fellows are encouraged to build their portfolios to include Audit and QIPs, surgical training courses, medical student teaching and management projects. Assistance will be provided with Work based assessments and surgical logbook progression. All surgical fellows have assigned educational and clinical supervisors.
A core surgical teaching program is in place based on the MRCS curriculum and fellows would be expected to progress through their membership exams.

Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will join the 'SHO' level rota within the department. These are all assessed as being compliant with BMA / EWTD guidance
Rotas include a mix of on calls, theatre shifts, CEPOD shifts as well as dedicated career development time.
Work will include assessment and management of patients presenting with acute surgical emergencies and elective surgical cases. Ward and critical care management of surgical patients will be expected with supervision from Higher surgical trainees and Consultants.
Duties can be expected to include management of surgical patients throughout their outpatient and inpatient journeys. The application and interview process will assess clinical, communication and team working skills and candidates will be expected to demonstrate these.
Posts will mostly be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital site including in the new Louisa Martindale building. Further elective surgery is based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and Lewes Victoria Hospital in Lewes which benefits from excellent short stay surgical facilities and attendant surgical training, The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between
the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be
required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.