Clinical Teaching Fellow - Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgery (Ayr)

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic suitably experienced and qualified Clinical Teaching & Research Fellow to assist in delivery of Undergraduate teaching within the hospital.  It is anticipated that around 16 hours per week will be devoted to teaching activities.  Teaching will be based within the Department of Surgery and will focus on teaching Medical Students who rotate to University Hospital Ayr from the University of Glasgow.  Commencing 2^nd August 2023 for 1 year, you will also be expected to undertake Clinical Research and/or Audit projects in Ayrshire in addition to studying for a further qualification in Medical Education.

The postholder will be required to undertake clinical duties within the Department of Surgery, which will account for approximately 16 hours per week.  On-call is not a current requirement for this post.  Should this change in the future, it will be discussed with the successful candidate, who would be suitably experienced and qualified to participate at a middle-grade level.  Ad hoc on-call sessions may be available on an ongoing basis which would be paid national locum rates.  Excellent communication skills and General Surgical experience are essential.

The post will offer:

1. Opportunity to build an excellent Portfolio for those who are intending to apply for National Training Number
2. Ample opportunity to enhance your experience in basic and advanced laparoscopy
3. Access to laparoscopic simulators
4. Candidates encouraged to obtain MRes in Bariatric surgery and Laparoscopy
5. Opportunity to publish papers and audits under direct guidance of experienced consultants
6. Participation in the Teaching activities in the department
7. Participation in clinical activities and one to one teaching in theatre​​​​​​​

Candidates must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice.  Possession of MRCS is preferable but not essential.  Please note that this post does not carry educational approval by the Postgraduate Dean.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a condition of this post and the successful applicant will require to join the scheme prior to appointment. 

Please direct enquiries to Mr Majid Ali, Consultant Laparascopic and Bariatric Surgeon, University Hospital Ayr, Email:  Abdulmajid.Ali@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Derek McLaughlan, Asst Director of Medical Education Email: derek.mclaughlan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

You should also upload a copy of your CV and evidence of GMC Registration.

Closing date for applications:  6th June  2023.

Interviews will take place on 27th June in the Afternoon.

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.  Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.