Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to progress your medical career
whilst working at a major North East Trust.
South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are seeking to appoint a
Registrar in General Surgery. The post will be based at South Tyneside District
Hospital. Opportunities will be
available to participate in the delivery of undergraduate & postgraduate
teaching and simulation training at one or both sites.
STSFT is
the lead-Trust in the Wear Base Unit for the clinical curriculum as part of
Newcastle Universitys Regional Medical School Concept. To support the undergraduate teaching the
Trust has a £4 million Education and Training Centre
Although
the post is not recognised for training, trainees will be allocated to a
clinical supervisor, and have the opportunity for supervised learning and
feedback. They will also have access to
department training meetings and local teaching.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will have
excellent interpersonal skills, and must be able to demonstrate ability to
communicate effectively with patients, family members and staff at all
levels.
It is essential that
they are able to work effectively as part of a team, is committed to continuing
medical education and continuous personal development. They should also have the ability to develop
and lead research and audit projects.
Applicants
must hold GMC registration and MRCS or equivalent and will usually have
finished their core training and have some experience of working on the
registrar rota. The appointee is
expected to have completed 2 years experience in General Surgery, and must be
able to demonstrate log book evidence of current professional development. Laparoscopic experience is essential, whilst evidence
of flexible independent surgical experience is desirable.
Involvement in the general surgical on-call at registrar
level will be required from the successful applicant.
For further information
please contact Mr Daya Singh, Consultant General Surgeon/Junior Doctor Lead;
Daya.singh3@nhs.net
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To support Consultant-led outpatient clinics which will include new, review and urgent referrals
- Preparation of patients for theatre and post-operative care
- Dealing with both routine and emergency admissions
- Assisting in theatre and post-operative care.
- Undertake certain surgical operations and procedures independently (commensurate with level of clinical experience)
- Be involved in complex clinical, patient management problems and inter-disciplinary planning treatment
- Comprehensive patient handover with written and verbal communication as appropriate for all General and referred inpatients
- Help develop new services where needed
- Clinical Support of more junior members of the General team and Specialist General Nurses
- Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education and undergraduate teaching.
Full engagement with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- To support Consultant-led outpatient clinics which will include new, review and urgent referrals
- Preparation of patients for theatre and post-operative care
- Dealing with both routine and emergency admissions
- Assisting in theatre and post-operative care.
- Undertake certain surgical operations and procedures independently (commensurate with level of clinical experience)
- Be involved in complex clinical, patient management problems and inter-disciplinary planning treatment
- Comprehensive patient handover with written and verbal communication as appropriate for all General and referred inpatients
- Help develop new services where needed
- Clinical Support of more junior members of the General team and Specialist General Nurses
- Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education and undergraduate teaching.
Full engagement with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance is required.
Person Specification
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
Career Interest
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
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
Career Progression
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
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.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Publications
- Period of research
Person Specification
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
Career Interest
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
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
Career Progression
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
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.
Experience
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside District Hospital,
Harton Lane, South Shields,
Tyne and Wear,
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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