Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Foundation Training completed or equivalent
- Eligibility
- Candidates who have finished Foundation Training or possess equivalent qualifications seeking further surgical training.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role Overview
We are offering a position for one Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2-CT1 level) to join the General Surgery team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, situated at Royal Blackburn Hospital. This role involves delivering clinical services in both elective and emergency general surgery for the local population of East Lancashire and nearby regions.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will provide patient-centred care, ensuring the respect of patient privacy, dignity, and individual choices. The position requires participation in an on-call rota covering emergency general surgery cases, with some responsibilities extending to cross-covering vascular, urology, and ENT cases as part of the Surgical Out of Hours Service (SOS). Primarily ward-based, the role also includes assisting in surgical theatres and supporting general and specialist outpatient clinics.
Candidate Profile
This opportunity suits candidates who have successfully completed Foundation training or an equivalent stage and intend to pursue further surgical training. The Junior Clinical Fellow will collaborate closely with Specialist Trainees, Senior Clinical Fellows, and will be supervised by Consultants within the department.
About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a substantial integrated healthcare provider delivering high-quality acute secondary care to East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The Trust treats over 700,000 patients annually, spanning emergencies to planned surgical procedures, employing a workforce exceeding 8,000 staff, many recognized for excellence and awards.
Department Structure
The General Surgery department is dynamic and progressive, staffed by 19 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 9 Specialist Registrars, 3 Specialty Doctors, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows, 8 Junior Clinical Fellows, 5 Core Trainees, 9 FY2s, and 22 FY1s, alongside Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Specialist Nurses.
Additional Information
For further queries or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr. Rami Obeidallah, Consultant General and HPB Surgeon, via email or phone, or Mr. Ohi Ohioze, Directorate Manager for General Surgery and Vascular Services, via telephone or email.