Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-CFVASC-0825
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £46,324 - £60,706 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow Vascular Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
VACANCY FOR A CLINICAL FELLOW (SHO GRADE) POST IN GENERAL & VASCULAR SURGERY – GLAN CLWYD HOSPITAL
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow (SHO) post in General & Vascular Surgery commencing as soon as possible (September 2025) on Permanent subject to satisfactory performance.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will have the opportunity to progress clinically to the standard of competence needed for appointment to higher surgical training, or other registrar level posts. They will have their own educational supervisor. Active participation in surgical audit and clinical research projects will be encouraged. The appointee will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills within the department, and also through the undergraduate teaching programme. Study leave will be encouraged and supported on an equivalent basis to that which applies to educationally approved posts, with ATLS courses are available locally, if required. Assistance with exam preparation (eg MRCS) and interview practice will be provided.
Glan Clwyd Hospital enjoys excellent clinical and postgraduate facilities, with an extensive library.
This post currently operates a 1:11 full-shift Rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave.
Working for our organisation
The post offers excellent experience and developmental opportunities in emergency General surgery& elective and emergency Vascular Surgery (although it is currently not recognized for training by the Postgraduate Dean). The department is committed to support the appointee by offering them extensive opportunities to develop their portfolio, with a view to their successful progression onto the registrar level. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced surgical trainee with ambition to progress to registrar level.
As part of the Health Board’s strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University’s process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Informal enquires and visits are welcomed through Medical Staffing Department on 01745 583910 (Switchboard) or by contacting Mr Laszlo Papp Clinical Lead for North Wales Vascular Network: [email protected]
Please find the attached JD and PS for more details
Person specification
ABILITY
Essential criteria
- The ability to know when to ask for help.
- The ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, understandable clinical notes.
- Effective and clear communication skills .
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity.
- Basic IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practise
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduation qualifications
EXPERIENCES
Essential criteria
- Broad experience relevant to General and Vascular Surgery
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Laszlo Papp
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for North Wales Vascular Network
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01745 583910
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