Senior Clinical fellow in Transplant & HPB

Job summary TheDepartment of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds TeachingHospitals is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint Senior Clinical fellowin the department.Thereare 11 Consultants working in the Department of Transplantation &Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and there are more than 1000major procedures performed annually. Thepost offers an excellent opportunity in higher surgical training in LiverTransplantation, Hepatobiliary surgery and Organ Retrieval.Thesuccessful candidate will be part of the out of hours rota for Organ retrievaland will cover Transplantation & Hepatobiliary surgery or General Surgeryemergencies. The candidate will also be expected to cover elective andemergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant andHepatobiliary specialist out-patient clinics and regular ward work.Previousexperience in Organ Retrieval, Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery ishighly desirable and evidence of this should be submitted in the applicationform.TheSenior Fellow post is offered on a 12 months fixed term contract.Forenquiries please contact Mr D Vijayanand Consultant Surgeon and Clinical LeadLead - ,Shahid Farid Consultant - Main duties of the job DUTIESOF THE POSTDutieswill include:Pre-admissionsclinicsOperatingtheatre and outpatientsPost-operativeintensive careDischargelettersDiscussionswith relativesInitiation/changeof treatment About us THELEEDS WAY VALUESOurvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this asstrength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staffand set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:Patient-centredCollaborativeFairAccountableEmpoweredAllour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these valuesLeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of AcuteTrusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across WestYorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care forour patients. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities Dutieswill include:Pre-admissionsclinicsOperatingtheatre and outpatientsPost-operativeintensive careDischargelettersDiscussionswith relatives Initiation/change of treatment Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Experience Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training) Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty Desirable Previous experience in Organ Retrieval, Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery is highly desirable Aptitude for practical skills, manual dexterity Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Capacity to operate under pressure.Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Capacity to work effectively with others Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Desirable Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: please refer to the person specification Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course Additional Requirements Essential Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty Commitment to personal and professional development Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) Evidence of self-reflective practice Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty