Job summary
The department offers specialist training in Laparoscopic Colorectal, Laparoscopic Benign Upper GI Surgery, as well as General Surgery. The successful candidate will work for 2 general surgeons at Northampton General Hospital (expected to be 6 months upper GI and 6 months colorectal depending on candidate's interests). We provide specialist colorectal services including surgery for cancer and benign disease (inflammatory bowel disease surgery including ileo-anal pouch surgery), in addition to benign Upper GI & Hepatobiliary surgery and laparoscopic repair of Complex Hernias.
This post is suited to ST3-ST8 level, who would like further training in general surgery to advance their career and enhance their CV. This is a service post, but clinical and surgical training will be provided to suit the candidate's needs.
The successful candidate will participate in the General Surgery Specialist Registrar full shift rota comprising of 12 registrar grades.
The contract is a fixed term post for 12 months and extendable depending on satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will be expected to have MRCS. Duties will include the full range of elective clinical activities (operating lists, endoscopy, outpatient clinics, ward rounds), and emergency care provision in General Surgery, with a 24-hour dedicated emergency CEPOD list.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties include:
- General surgery ward rounds
- General surgery theatre lists
- Outpatient clinics and endoscopy
- Being trained and supported in the development of operative skills
- Participation in Clinical Governance, including effective clinical audit, continuing medical education and mandatory training.
- Contributing to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available to undertake personal research and enhance the CV
- Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students (University of Leicester and University of Oxford) and other hospital employees, as required.
- Participation in General Surgery Full Shift Rota 1:12 covering General Surgery when on call.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Currently, we operate a 1 in 12 Full shift New Deal Compliant Rota for general surgery
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.
The hospital has an excellent Post-Graduate Medical Centre that has just been extensively refurbished with library, audio-visual aids, seminar and committee rooms, as well as a comprehensive range of recreational facilities, swimming pools, squash and tennis courts etc.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Currently, we operate a 1 in 12 Full shift New Deal Compliant Rota for general surgery
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.
The hospital has an excellent Post-Graduate Medical Centre that has just been extensively refurbished with library, audio-visual aids, seminar and committee rooms, as well as a comprehensive range of recreational facilities, swimming pools, squash and tennis courts etc.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC with a Licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent (24months rotational training)
- General surgery operative experience evidenced by surgical logbook
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- At least 12 months experience in General Surgery at ST3 grade
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills & judgement
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload and to lead a ward round
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Undertaken a lead role in Audit or Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Engagement in formal teaching above undergraduate level
- Evidence that laparoscopic appendicecotomy & abscess drainage can be completed independently
- Ability to work as part of a team, and under own initiative
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC with a Licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent (24months rotational training)
- General surgery operative experience evidenced by surgical logbook
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- At least 12 months experience in General Surgery at ST3 grade
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills & judgement
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload and to lead a ward round
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Undertaken a lead role in Audit or Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Engagement in formal teaching above undergraduate level
- Evidence that laparoscopic appendicecotomy & abscess drainage can be completed independently
- Ability to work as part of a team, and under own initiative
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).
