Job summary
The aim of this post is to provide additional training for doctors who are post MRCS and are looking towards entering speciality training or gaining experience prior to a CESR application. The successful candidate will be working at a similar level to an ST4-6 trainee.
Main duties of the job
We are offering a two 12 month (extendable) Registrar level posts in General Surgery at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. We are able to support registrars with an interest in Benign Upper GI Surgery or Colorectal Surgery. Training may also be available in thyroid/parathyroid surgery and general surgery of childhood. Within the department training is available in laparoscopic and open approaches to hernia repair.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we are closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from many nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer many benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities and onsite subsidised restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa, as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Timetables and objectives will be adapted to suit the needs of the successful candidate. A typical weekly timetable would include elective and emergency operating, outpatient clinics, endoscopy, administration and teaching time. The appointee will take part in a 1 in 8, 24 hour non-resident on-call pattern alongside other locally employed doctors and SpRs from Health Education West Midlands.
This is a full-time post with a 1 in 8, 24 hour non- resident on call (with a possibility or shortly changing to a resident on call; days and nights). Weekly sessions are planned in 8 week blocks to endeavour to meet the training needs of all registrars, an example is shown below. Each week one registrar covers the post take ward round and afternoon CEPOD lists from Tuesday to Friday allowing for continuity of care for patients and training for the registrar.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Timetables and objectives will be adapted to suit the needs of the successful candidate. A typical weekly timetable would include elective and emergency operating, outpatient clinics, endoscopy, administration and teaching time. The appointee will take part in a 1 in 8, 24 hour non-resident on-call pattern alongside other locally employed doctors and SpRs from Health Education West Midlands.
This is a full-time post with a 1 in 8, 24 hour non- resident on call (with a possibility or shortly changing to a resident on call; days and nights). Weekly sessions are planned in 8 week blocks to endeavour to meet the training needs of all registrars, an example is shown below. Each week one registrar covers the post take ward round and afternoon CEPOD lists from Tuesday to Friday allowing for continuity of care for patients and training for the registrar.
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience in general surgery, with at least one year working in the UK
Desirable
- ISCP portfolio or similar demonstrating ST3 level experience
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' experience in general surgery, with at least one year working in the UK
Desirable
- ISCP portfolio or similar demonstrating ST3 level experience
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).
