Trust Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) in Vascular Surgery
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Job summary
Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery - ST3 Equivalent
Fixed term: six months contract potential to extend
Applications are invited for the post of a Trust Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) in Vascular Surgery at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro on a fixed term basis
You will join a busy surgical unit in a large acute hospital Trust of around 1,000 beds over three hospital sites serving a resident population of approximately 400,000 (rising to almost one million during the holiday season) and providing a range of elective / emergency surgery. In addition, the unit has a thriving endovascular service and a fully equipped hybrid operating suite. The successful candidate will join our team of six consultant surgeons, one staff grade doctor and one other middle grade trainee and have the opportunity to undertake training in line with your professional and developmental needs. There is the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit and research to enhance your portfolio.
Main duties of the job
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and delivery of vascular services, with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- To fulfil out-of-hours' responsibilities including full participation in the on-call rota.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of the Department of Vascular Surgery.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To attend meetings as appropriate.
- Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out of hour's responsibilities.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations including !NHS Kernow and NHS England !to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ! which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career
Details
Date posted
26 April 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£50,017 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
156-MS-3321
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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