Job summary
This vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and Doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust.
Applications are invited
for the post of a Trust Doctor within the directorate of General Surgery,
Surgical Division at Sunderland. This is a fixed term post for 12 months
commencing 05.08.2026 and is primarily based at the Sunderland Royal Hospital.
The successful applicants
will participate in a 15-person emergency rota that provides 2 resident doctors
covering General Surgery, Urology & Vascular 7 days a week working 12.5
hour shifts. Non-emergency work will be spent in Upper GI (Bariatric) and
Colorectal teams covering ward duties, outpatient clinics and elective
operating lists. The post may suit a post foundation training doctor wishing to
gain further experience in General Surgery/in a large acute hospital.
The Surgical Division is dynamic and forward
thinking. Education, innovation, change, clinical effectiveness and efficiency
are integral to the planning and development process across the Directorates.
The Division is committed to working towards delivery of patient-centric care,
improving both delivery and access to services for all the local populations.
The successful candidates will be expected to support senior colleagues in
shaping and maintaining the service of this modern forward-thinking Division.
Main duties of the job
Overall
responsibilities include the provision of high quality clinical care on a daily
basis within, inpatient wards areas, outpatient settings and theatre
facilities. To ensure timely, effective and efficient quality patient care
highlighting any concerns to senior staff as necessary. To assist/undertake
supervised surgical procedures where instructed/trained to do so, in elective
and emergency situations. To assist Consultant staff in theatre, working within
boundaries of own limitations and GMC guidance.
There will be
opportunities to perform research and to learn surgical procedures from an
experienced team of General Surgeons. The unit has both specialist Upper and
Lower GI surgeons as well as a comprehensive General Surgery department.
Active
participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and
departmental junior doctor teaching programmes.
Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department,
whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality
meetings is mandatory.
The successful applicants will be guided in their development by an Educational and Clinical Supervisor and will have access to a range of educational opportunities equivalent to Foundation Programme teaching at year 2 level.
Enquiries are welcomed, please
contact:
Mr.
Christophe Thomas
Consultant
Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon
Email: christophe.thomas@nhs.net
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder will ensure that a
comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted
standards by:
-
To take part in efficient
ward rounds.
- To maximise learning
opportunities.
- To ensure you work within
your own limitations and ask for help if needed and appropriate.
- To ensure timely discharge
summaries and clerking of new patients when on call.
- Taking an active part in continuing medical education and
undergraduate teaching.
- Fully engaging with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The post holder will ensure that a
comprehensive, effective and efficient service is provided within accepted
standards by:
-
To take part in efficient
ward rounds.
- To maximise learning
opportunities.
- To ensure you work within
your own limitations and ask for help if needed and appropriate.
- To ensure timely discharge
summaries and clerking of new patients when on call.
- Taking an active part in continuing medical education and
undergraduate teaching.
- Fully engaging with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent
- Full GMC registration to the end of the appointment
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality
- A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1
- ALS
- ATLS
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Able to perform routine general surgical procedures independently
- MRCS
- Membership of professional bodies
- Higher degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
- Medical knowledge in keeping with MBBS and Foundation training
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills
- Demonstrates IT literacy
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for CPD
- Demonstrate evidence of career development
- Responsible for keeping own skills up to date
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Teaching/ Research/ Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit. Experience of audit projects
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience. Evidence of audit experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Competent to work under supervision
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Experience of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/courses
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
- Publications
- Period of research
- Evidence of management of acute surgical on wards
Personal Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery
- Honesty, integrity
- Punctuality
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality
- Empathy
- Non-judgmental
- Enthusiasm for learning, drive and initiative
- Awareness of own limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent
- Full GMC registration to the end of the appointment
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality
- A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1
- ALS
- ATLS
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Able to perform routine general surgical procedures independently
- MRCS
- Membership of professional bodies
- Higher degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
- Medical knowledge in keeping with MBBS and Foundation training
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills
- Demonstrates IT literacy
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for CPD
- Demonstrate evidence of career development
- Responsible for keeping own skills up to date
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Teaching/ Research/ Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit. Experience of audit projects
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience. Evidence of audit experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Competent to work under supervision
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Experience of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/courses
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
- Publications
- Period of research
- Evidence of management of acute surgical on wards
Personal Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery
- Honesty, integrity
- Punctuality
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality
- Empathy
- Non-judgmental
- Enthusiasm for learning, drive and initiative
- Awareness of own limitations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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