Clinical Fellow in General and Colorectal Surgery

On-call commitments will be as part of the doctors at night team (SHO equivalent) covering surgery 1 in 8. The successful candidate will be part of the fully supported on-call rota.

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English
• Experience in teaching
Desirable
• MRCS or equivalent
• Postgraduate degree
Surgical knowledge, skills and experience Essential
• Ability to work at ST2 level and above in surgery (or equivalent)
• Up to date log book for inspection
• Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
• Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable
• Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others, Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
• Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
• Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Committed to personal development and learning on the job
• Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
• Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
• Committed to equal opportunities
• The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Desirable
• The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Research, publications and audit Desirable
• Evidence of publications in peer review papers
• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Demonstration of a commitment to research
  
  The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.