The departments is looking for a junior clinical research fellow to help support the surgery service at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT . The role is split 50/50 between clinical and research, in prior agreement with your academic supervisor and the clinical service. Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty in the United Kingdom.

Communication skills training and teaching experience are desirable and the post holder must have excellent IT skills. Working well within teams is important but also the ability to work independently and autonomously is vital.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

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 departments are looking for a junior clinical research fellow to help support the surgery service at University Hospital southampton NHS FT. The role is split 50/50 between clinical and research, in prior agreement with your academic supervisor and the clinical service

The research element of the post will be analysis of database, leading to a publication, or working towards a PhD if the candidate wishes.

Duties of the fellow entail supervision of patients in collaboration with other colleagues. There is also a teaching commitment to undergraduate medical students and nurses.

Daily Ward Rounds

Teaching commitments to medical students

Regular supervised theatre time

The post will form part of a full shift rota in the area you are allocated

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality.
• Ability to take responsibility for the emergency care of patients.
• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
• Documented audit experience
• Minimum of six months experience in NHS / Surgery
• Must be competent in undertaking on-calls at middle grade level.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay).

Basic Salary - MT03 �43,923

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Job Reference: MT1077 - This vacancy closes on or before: 28th November 2023

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
• MBBS or Equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Certification or instructor status in ATLS, ALS
• Previous experience of working in the NHS

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality
• Ability to take responsibility for the emergency care of patients
• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
• Documented audit experience
• Minimum of six months experience in NHS / Surgery
• Must be competent in undertaking on-calls at middle grade level

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Ability to manage an efficient and smooth-running team
• Ability to organise workload and arrange priorities
• Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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