Job summary
Trust Grade Surgical ST1/2
Applications are invited for the post of General Surgery Trust Grade ST1/2 level or above based at Newham University Hospital.
The post holder will have a 12 month post (extendable) in the General Surgery department which will give them opportunity to train in General Surgery. In addition you will be involved in Outpatient Clinics, routine ward rounds and Inpatient operating lists. The post includes a 1:8 on-call commitment. We have a teaching lead within the Division you will be expected to be involved in several research projects and actively participate in teaching and monthly audit.
Main duties of the job
Trust Grade Surgical (ST1/2)
Newham University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust. It is an associate teaching hospital and is dedicated to teaching and training.
Post-holders will be working as a Trust Grade SHO and be part of a team of 8 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department. You will be rotating and working within the department in Breast/Endocrine surgery, Gastro-intestinal/minimally invasive surgery and Colorectal surgery. Although this post is not a recognized training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.
You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota and you will have to work within the EWTD frame. Two of the 8 middle grades are floating to cover the 6 firms on a rotation basis within the department.
About us
Our group of hospitals provide a huge range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond.
We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people living in east London look to our services to provide them with the healthcare they need.
The Royal London in Whitechapel is a major teaching hospital providing local and specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. Whipps Cross in Leytonstone is a large general hospital with a range of local services. Newham in Plaistow is a busy district hospital with innovative facilities such as its orthopaedic centre. Mile End hospital is a shared facility in Mile End for a range of inpatient, rehabilitation, mental health and community services. And St Bartholomew's in the City, London's oldest hospital, is a regional and national centre of excellence for cardiac and cancer care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newham University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust. It is an associate teaching hospital and is dedicated to teaching and training.
Post-holders will be working as a Trust Grade SHO and be part of a team of 8 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department. You will be rotating and working within the department in Breast/Endocrine surgery, Gastro-intestinal/minimally invasive surgery and Colorectal surgery. Although this post is not a recognized training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.
You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota and you will have to work within the EWTD frame. Two of the 8 middle grades are floating to cover the 6 firms on a rotation basis within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newham University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust. It is an associate teaching hospital and is dedicated to teaching and training.
Post-holders will be working as a Trust Grade SHO and be part of a team of 8 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department. You will be rotating and working within the department in Breast/Endocrine surgery, Gastro-intestinal/minimally invasive surgery and Colorectal surgery. Although this post is not a recognized training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.
You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota and you will have to work within the EWTD frame. Two of the 8 middle grades are floating to cover the 6 firms on a rotation basis within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Medical Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Surgery
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical staff
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to conduct Surgical outpatients
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to gain the Confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of the CERNER Millennium Hospital system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Medical Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Surgery
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical staff
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to conduct Surgical outpatients
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to gain the Confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of the CERNER Millennium Hospital system
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).
