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ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, PAISLEY
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN GENERAL SURGERY
Introduction
The Surgical Department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital seeks to appoint an enthusiastic individual to work within the middle tier surgical rota. This post would ideally suit an individual who has completed core surgical training or who has at least two years post graduate experience within general surgery, with a view to taking up a specialty training post in the future.
A regular out of hour’s commitment to general surgical on-call is associated with this post, attracting a banding payment of 2B.
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a large district general hospital based in Paisley, Renfrewshire in West Central Scotland. The hospital is situated 10 miles west of Glasgow City Centre and 2 miles from Glasgow Airport. The total catchment area includes Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and also extends as far as Oban and Argyll.
Educational Opportunities of this Post
This post will offer an:
- Opportunity to build an excellent Portfolio for those who are intending to progress within the specialty
- Ample opportunity to enhance your experience in basic and advanced surgical procedures
- Experience of out-patient clinics
- Opportunity to publish papers and audits under direct guidance of experienced Consultants
- Participation in clinical activities and one to one teaching in theatre
- To gain experience in audit, research and related activities (gaining ethical approval for research, research methodology, statistics, basic science, publishing)
Please note that this post is not an educationally approved post by the Deanery.
Essential/Desirable Attributes of Appointee
Essential attributes
- Completion of UK Foundation Programme or Equivalent
- 2 years post graduate experience in surgical specialties
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable attributes
- Possession of MRCS (UK) exam
- Completion of Core Surgical Training Programme
Tenure of Post
Until the beginning of August 2024.
Resources
The RAH has an excellent education centre with an extensive library with computer cluster, dedicated rooms for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, meeting facilities and a lecture theatre.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical duties in a general surgical out of hours middle tier rota and elective activities in theatre and clinics.
Undertake research, audit or quality improvement activity.
Further Information/ Informal Inquiries
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact:
Mr. Henry Whalen
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Or
Ms. Felicity Creamer
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Felicity.Creamer@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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.