Job summary
This is an exciting role for doctors who are looking to take a break from formal training, the basis of this role will be covering the Surgical Assessment Unit, with the option to be allocated into theatres to support.
The successful applicant will join an established 1 in 8 oncall rota, the oncall is comprised currently of an onsite element during the day and a non resident element overnight. This is subject to change.
Main duties of the job
1. Registrars provide day to day care for inpatients under the supervision of their consultant and will perform / assist in operations as appropriate to their level of experience and the complexity of the case.
2. On-call duty is in General Surgery and is a 1:8 non-resident 24 hour on-call rota with prospective cover.
3. All appointees share in the teaching of medical students & junior doctors.
4. Participation is encouraged in any current research & audits.
5. Administrative involvement may include specialty meetings, case summaries etc. Weekly meetings in General Surgery are held for Morbidity & Mortality and Multidisciplinary team meetings. Attendance is encouraged at all Tutorials and Postgraduate Education within the Hospital.
6. Duties lie mainly within the Royal Hampshire County Hospital; Outpatient Clinics and endoscopy are also attended in Andover.
7. The post holder will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the Professions and the Department of Health that while Doctors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that Doctors in training should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the job description and main responsibilities please see the documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the job description and main responsibilities please see the documents attached.
Person Specification
Locality
Essential
- GMC registration
- Basic Life Support
- Management of admissions at Registrar Level
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Prior experience within the NHS
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and expertise; appropriate knowledge and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Appropriate speciality experience
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effective and work under pressure
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Highly motivated approach
Person Specification
Locality
Essential
- GMC registration
- Basic Life Support
- Management of admissions at Registrar Level
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Prior experience within the NHS
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and expertise; appropriate knowledge and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Appropriate speciality experience
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effective and work under pressure
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable
- Highly motivated approach
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).
