Job summary
This is a full time one year post for a Trust Doctor in General Surgery with opportunity of extension.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join and support the General Surgery team. Hinchingbrooke Hospital has merged with Peterborough and Stamford since the 1st of April 2017 and have formed the North West Anglia NHS Trust. The General Surgery at Peterborough City Hospital has 10 full time consultant General Surgeons so there will be significant exposure to clinical work. This post is ideal for candidates who want to gain exposure to General Surgery before applying for higher specialist training. At least 1 year experience in General Surgery would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will be tailored to the successful candidate's needs and will include clinical sessions which will be supervised such as clinics, theatres etc. as well as daily ward rounds and day to day management of inpatients. There is an active research programme that will lead to the successful completion of at least one audit project by the candidate. There are also weekly teaching sessions available to the junior doctors.
This is an ideal post for an individual seeking either broad experience or career in General Surgery. Operative procedures on a regular basis provide a comprehensive general surgical service covering all the main sub specialties including laparoscopic surgery, but with the exception of cardiothoracic and neurosurgery. There is also full cover of the minor surgical specialties. Within the department facilities also include a vascular laboratory and anorectal physiology studies.
About us
The Department seeks to provide a high quality consultant-led surgical service that is committed to furthering the development of sub-specialist skills to meet the needs and expectations of our patients. At the same time, we are active in training our junior staff and the Trust is highly supportive of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of General Surgical conditions
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance
- To provide inpatient care of patients with General Surgical problems under the supervision of the registrars and consultants
- To provide teaching to medical students and non-medical staff
- Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to national audits
- Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes
- Management of General Surgery emergency admissions when on-call under the supervision of the registrars and consultant on call as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of General Surgical conditions
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance
- To provide inpatient care of patients with General Surgical problems under the supervision of the registrars and consultants
- To provide teaching to medical students and non-medical staff
- Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to national audits
- Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes
- Management of General Surgery emergency admissions when on-call under the supervision of the registrars and consultant on call as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
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).
