Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery
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Senior Clinical Fellow - Upper GI Department
We are inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Upper GI department. This is a full-time, permanent post, available to commence as soon as possible, but a suitable start date could be arranged with the successful applicant.
The post is ideally suited to fully registered doctors seeking to extend their existing experience of Upper GI surgical services, in an experienced and supportive department.
The post-holder will be required to work across both Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital sites.
Previous experience at Registrar Level in General Surgery is essential.
Ward Duties
- Supervise the clinical and teaching activities of junior trainees.
- Assess all new patients and liaise regarding clinical care with the Consultant and other colleagues.
- Maintain appropriate clinical progress notes in the case notes.
- Keep relatives informed regarding the progress of the patient and obtain Informed Consent for operations/procedures co-ordinating with the Consultant as appropriate.
Operating Theatre
- Attend the regular operating sessions of the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery and be trained in skills of increasing complexity under the close supervision of the Consultant.
- Assist in the operating sessions of other teams from time to time and co-ordinate, assist with/perform emergency operations.
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Outpatient Clinics
- The Clinical Fellow must assist with the regular outpatient clinics including the ambulatory emergency general surgical clinic under the guidance and supervision of the Consultant. The clinical fellow is expected to cover hot clinics.
On-Call
- Currently there is a 1:10 full shift system in operation, with prospective cover for annual leave and study leave.
About Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a major acute trust in the North West. General Surgical services are currently delivered by a unified department across the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites.
Royal Preston Hospital
- The General Surgery Department is based on three wards.
- Three of the fourteen theatres are dedicated to general surgery.
- There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite.
Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
- There are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds.
- There are full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR, and interventional facilities.
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Our Team
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly, and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our Values
Our values were developed in consultation with staff in 2010. Our values define the actions, behaviours, and attitudes we expect from every member of staff and living by our values will ensure that colleagues, patients, families, and others are always treated in the right way. Our values are as follows:
- Being Caring and compassionate
- Recognising Individuality
- Seeking to Involve
- Building Team Spirit
- Taking Personal Responsibility
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Ms Vinutha Shetty
- Job title: Clinical Director for Upper GI Surgery
- Email address: judith.flynn@lthtr.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07591988970
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