Job summary
Applications are invited for the Post of a General Trust
Grade Doctor (F1), fixed-term until 05.08.25. The Post may suit experienced doctors who wish to gain further
competencies as an F1 or as part of an initial role and who wish to gain
further grounding/experience in General Surgery, prior to application to formal Foundation Programme or ST/CT Programme.
This Post is primarily based at Sunderland Royal Hospital
but you may be expected to support orthopaedics at South Tyneside District
Hospital and Urology/Vascular at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
This is a full-time Post. You will work
a 1-in-12 General Surgery on-call and twilights.
General enquiries about the Post are welcomed, or
for an informal discussion, please contact Mr M R S Siddiqui, email: muhammad.siddiqui6@nhs.net
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.
You should possess full GMC registration
and possession of the MRCS in General Surgery is desirable but not essential.
About us
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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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fixed-term Post. You will work a 1-in-12 General Surgery on-call and twilights. Post may suit experienced Doctors who wish to gain further competencies as an F1 or as part of an initial NHS role and who wish to obtain further grounding/experience in General Surgery, prior to application to a formal Foundation Programme or ST/CT Programme. It may attract F3s who wish to pursue other activities outside of surgery but want to maintain their clinical skills.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fixed-term Post. You will work a 1-in-12 General Surgery on-call and twilights. Post may suit experienced Doctors who wish to gain further competencies as an F1 or as part of an initial NHS role and who wish to obtain further grounding/experience in General Surgery, prior to application to a formal Foundation Programme or ST/CT Programme. It may attract F3s who wish to pursue other activities outside of surgery but want to maintain their clinical skills.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS.
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MBChB or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine general surgical procedures independently.
- FRCS or equivalent.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Higher Degree.
- ALS.
- ATLS.
- Completion of Foundation Programme.
Profession/Registration
Essential
- 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.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
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 co-ordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Evidence of audit.
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/courses.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
- Experience/familiarity of UK/NHS healthcare system.
- Evidence of management of acute surgical on wards.
Experience
Essential
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.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS.
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MBChB or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine general surgical procedures independently.
- FRCS or equivalent.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Higher Degree.
- ALS.
- ATLS.
- Completion of Foundation Programme.
Profession/Registration
Essential
- 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.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
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 co-ordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Evidence of audit.
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/courses.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
- Experience/familiarity of UK/NHS healthcare system.
- Evidence of management of acute surgical on wards.
Experience
Essential
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.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
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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