Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- MWRSCH-SURGROT-051
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £41,750 - £54,468 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Fellow CT1/2 in Surgery (Rotational)
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
General Surgery/Colorectal Surgery/Paediatric Surgery/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Neurosurgery/Vascular Surgery
We are offering rotating posts in a range of surgical specialities. Posts will be offered for 1 year initially, extendable for a second year by agreement.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assistance will be provided with Work based assessments and surgical logbook progression. All surgical fellows have assigned educational and clinical supervisors.
A surgical teaching program is in place based on the MRCS curriculum and fellows would be expected to progress through their membership exams.
Each surgical department runs separate rotas, supported by foundation doctors and Advanced surgical care practitioners.
Person specification
Experience and Qulifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree, MRCSa
- CCrISP, ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of Foundation competencies
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate skills for foundation competencies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Matthew Button
- Job title
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Mr Matthew Button
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
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