Senior Clinical Fellow - General Surgery

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  • Stockport, Greater Manchester
  • £65,048 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Applications are invited for the above position on a full time fixed term, 12 month contract .We are looking for a dynamic and motivated senior clinical fellow in General Surgery to join our friendly and supportive general surgery team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The post is ideal for surgeons who are planning an application for a national ST3 post. Many previous post-holders have had successful progression into ST3 national training numbers. There is a strong focus on career development and professional support within a forward-thinking and supportive surgical department.Main duties of the jobThe post is aimed at those with previous experience of working in General Surgery at a senior trainee level. They will support in theatres, ward cover, HOT, on-calls, and clinics.There are ample training opportunities. Trust grade registrars are allocated a consultant educational and clinical supervisor in a similar manner to Deanery trainees. This ensures that opportunities for training are similar for both trust grade registrars and Deanery trainees. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audit and research.Each doctor is contracted to work 40 standard hours each week The rota is worked as a full shift rota and is worked as 1:9. This includes prospective cover for annual and study leave.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidayso NHS pension scheme membershipo Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furthero NHS Staff discountso Cycle to work schemeoSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debto Stockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceDetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£65,048 a year pro rata per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-A-25-7323121Job locationsStepping Hill HospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesOn-calls, outpatients clinics, theatre sessions and SAU/SSDEC , ward coverThere are ample training opportunities. Trust grade registrars are allocated a consultant educational and clinical supervisor in a similar manner to Deanery trainees. This ensures that opportunities for training are similar for both trust grade registrars and Deanery trainees. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audit and research.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54,90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesOn-calls, outpatients clinics, theatre sessions and SAU/SSDEC , ward coverThere are ample training opportunities. Trust grade registrars are allocated a consultant educational and clinical supervisor in a similar manner to Deanery trainees. This ensures that opportunities for training are similar for both trust grade registrars and Deanery trainees. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audit and research.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54,90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line managerPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 12 months General Surgical experience
  • Completed satisfactory basic surgical training
AbilityDesirable
  • Ability to organise own learning and time Initiative
SkillsEssential
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
Desirable
  • Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
  • To be assertive and demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be a team member
QualificationsEssential
  • MB. ChB. or equivalent
  • MRCS or FRCS or equivalent
  • Current registration with GMC
Teaching & AuditEssential
  • To understand the principle of audit
  • Teaching of medical students and other staff
Desirable
  • evidence of participation in audit
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 12 months General Surgical experience
  • Completed satisfactory basic surgical training
AbilityDesirable
  • Ability to organise own learning and time Initiative
SkillsEssential
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
Desirable
  • Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
  • To be assertive and demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be a team member
QualificationsEssential
  • MB. ChB. or equivalent
  • MRCS or FRCS or equivalent
  • Current registration with GMC
Teaching & AuditEssential
  • To understand the principle of audit
  • Teaching of medical students and other staff
Desirable
  • evidence of participation in audit

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