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.
This is a permanent post and is primarily based at the South
Tyneside Hospital site.
The
successful applicant will work a 1 in 7 General Surgery on call. The post may
suit experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees post-MRCS) who wish
to obtain further grounding/experience in open and laparoscopic General
Surgery, prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme.
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.
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
The postholder will provide highquality clinical care across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and theatres. Duties include timely patient assessment, escalation when required, and assisting with supervised elective and emergency surgical procedures within GMC guidance.
Opportunities are available for research and for developing surgical skills with the General Surgery team, including Upper and Lower GI specialists.
The postholder will participate in departmental meetings, rota activities, junior doctor teaching, clinical audit, clinical governance and M&M meetings. Full GMC registration is essential; MRCS is desirable.
Other Duties (not exhaustive):
- Support Consultantled clinics.
- Prepare patients for theatre and provide postoperative care.
- Manage routine and emergency admissions.
- Assist in theatre and perform procedures within competence.
- Contribute to complex case management and MDTs.
- Provide clear written and verbal handovers.
- Support service development.
- Assist junior doctors and Specialist Nurses.
- Engage in CME, teaching and audit.
Informal enquiries: Mr Daya Singh, Consultant Surgeon (daya.singh3@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
successful applicant will work a 1 in 7 General Surgery on call. The post may
suit experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees post-MRCS) who wish
to obtain further grounding/experience in open and laparoscopic General Surgery,
prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
successful applicant will work a 1 in 7 General Surgery on call. The post may
suit experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees post-MRCS) who wish
to obtain further grounding/experience in open and laparoscopic General Surgery,
prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme.
Person Specification
Career Interest / Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English.
- Demonstrates IT literacy.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS.
- Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine General surgical procedures independently.
- FRCS or equivalent.
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a 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.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
Person Specification
Career Interest / Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English.
- Demonstrates IT literacy.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS.
- Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine General surgical procedures independently.
- FRCS or equivalent.
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a 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.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
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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