Job summary
NUH is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Trust Grade doctor at ST3 level or above to support one of the largest General Surgery departments in the UK. The post holder may rotate between specialties after 6 months in line with rotations if their preferences and service requirements allow.
The post holder will contribute to out of hours on-call, and should therefore have completed core surgical training (or equivalent), have full MRCS, ALS and have experience working within the NHS.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest general surgery departments in the UK. Our services are provided across two main campuses (Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital) and deliver separate sub-specialist emergency care for Colorectal, UGI and HPB conditions, alongside general surgery. Our elective care is also delivered across both sites and is has recently changed in configuration with a brand new theatre complex and elective inpatient ward which opened at City campus in 2022.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support various aspects of this busy service, with a commitment to out of hours on call. This may be based at City campus, or shared across both City and QMC rotas. The daytime role shall be affiliated to one of our elective services but may be modified to meet the specific requirements of the individual. Examples include research or quality improvement projects by mutual agreement with appropriate supervisors, or targeted clinical training, eg endoscopy (colonoscopy or EUS). The latter may be suitable for Out of Programme experience, if appropriate training programme approvals are confirmed.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support various aspects of this busy service, with a commitment to an out of hours rota. The daytime role will be affiliated to one of our elective services. The postholder will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly firm timetable.
There are ample opportunities for work based assessments from the supervising consultants. You will also be allocated a Clinical Supervisor.
In addition, there is a weekly local General Surgery teaching programme which you would be expected to attend and contribute to.
Although this is not a training post it should be possible for an enthusiastic doctor to map their experiences to many of the core curriculum programme competences as all aspects of the syllabus are relevant to this attachment.
We encourage our doctors to involve themselves in audit and research. You would be expected to make yourself familiar with the processes of the audit cycle and to assess the role of audit in clinical governance and in improving patient care. Supervision for projects will be available, and support may also be available from hospital audit departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support various aspects of this busy service, with a commitment to an out of hours rota. The daytime role will be affiliated to one of our elective services. The postholder will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly firm timetable.
There are ample opportunities for work based assessments from the supervising consultants. You will also be allocated a Clinical Supervisor.
In addition, there is a weekly local General Surgery teaching programme which you would be expected to attend and contribute to.
Although this is not a training post it should be possible for an enthusiastic doctor to map their experiences to many of the core curriculum programme competences as all aspects of the syllabus are relevant to this attachment.
We encourage our doctors to involve themselves in audit and research. You would be expected to make yourself familiar with the processes of the audit cycle and to assess the role of audit in clinical governance and in improving patient care. Supervision for projects will be available, and support may also be available from hospital audit departments.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice in the UK
- Full MRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of General Surgery in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- NHS Experience of at least 12 months
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
- Experience of working out of hours with limited support
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Original research publications
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice in the UK
- Full MRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of General Surgery in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- NHS Experience of at least 12 months
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
- Experience of working out of hours with limited support
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Original research publications
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Cross site
Nottingham
NG7 2UH