Job summary
This post is suited to FY2-CT2 level candidates, who would like further training in vascular and general surgery to advance their career and enhance their CV. Specifically, candidates will be supported to obtain the core surgical training competencies and MRCS qualifications, in preparation for applying for higher surgical training. This is a service post, but clinical and surgical training will be provided to suit the candidate's needs. The post holder may take up a whole time, maximum part-time or job share contract.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include the full range of clinical activities, ward rounds, operating lists, outpatient clinics, vascular & general surgical on call and supporting the emergency theatres. Additionally, successful candidates will be supported in research and audit activity. The Trust has a strong medical education department with regular teaching.
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
on-call commitment
1 in 12 for General, Urology and Vascular surgery
Key Duties include:
1. Vascular Surgery ward rounds and ongoing inpatient care
2. Attending elective theatre lists
3. Attending outpatient clinics, including the daily One-Stop Clinics.
4. Being trained and supported in the development of operative skills
5. Participation in Clinical Governance, including effective clinical audit, continuing medical education and mandatory training.
6. Contributing to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available to undertake personal research and enhance the CV
7. Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students (University of Leicester and University of Oxford) and other hospital employees, as required.
The hospital has an excellent Post-Graduate Medical Centre that has 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. The department has the right to close the job advert early if there are an excessive number of applications.
The Department of Vascular Surgery has six Consultant Surgeons, supported by 6 Specialist Registrar grades, 4 SHO-level grades and 4 FY1s. The Department of General Surgery has 10 consultants, 13 Registrars, 6 SHO-level grades and 9 FY1s.
The consultant ward rounds give opportunity for feedback & teaching and the post easily allows completion of required portfolio assessments.
Fortnightly vascular-specific teaching is consultant-led with trainee involvement, with opportunities for junior doctors to present. There are additional weekly general surgical and urology teaching sessions. Monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings are an excellent opportunity for presentations, clinical notes review and are a good learning environment.
Trainees are actively encouraged to further their CVs by engaging in research projects and the department has a strong recent track record of CSTs being successful in presenting at conferences, such as ASGBI and ASIT.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
on-call commitment
1 in 12 for General, Urology and Vascular surgery
Key Duties include:
1. Vascular Surgery ward rounds and ongoing inpatient care
2. Attending elective theatre lists
3. Attending outpatient clinics, including the daily One-Stop Clinics.
4. Being trained and supported in the development of operative skills
5. Participation in Clinical Governance, including effective clinical audit, continuing medical education and mandatory training.
6. Contributing to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available to undertake personal research and enhance the CV
7. Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students (University of Leicester and University of Oxford) and other hospital employees, as required.
The hospital has an excellent Post-Graduate Medical Centre that has 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. The department has the right to close the job advert early if there are an excessive number of applications.
The Department of Vascular Surgery has six Consultant Surgeons, supported by 6 Specialist Registrar grades, 4 SHO-level grades and 4 FY1s. The Department of General Surgery has 10 consultants, 13 Registrars, 6 SHO-level grades and 9 FY1s.
The consultant ward rounds give opportunity for feedback & teaching and the post easily allows completion of required portfolio assessments.
Fortnightly vascular-specific teaching is consultant-led with trainee involvement, with opportunities for junior doctors to present. There are additional weekly general surgical and urology teaching sessions. Monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings are an excellent opportunity for presentations, clinical notes review and are a good learning environment.
Trainees are actively encouraged to further their CVs by engaging in research projects and the department has a strong recent track record of CSTs being successful in presenting at conferences, such as ASGBI and ASIT.
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.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
- Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- A post graduate degree (e.g. MSc, BSc, PhD)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Surgical experience and knowledge (vascular and GI surgery)
- A desire to pursue surgery as a career
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- Surgical operative experience as evidenced by a surgical logbook
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Presentations at regional or national conferences
- Formal Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
- Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- A post graduate degree (e.g. MSc, BSc, PhD)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Surgical experience and knowledge (vascular and GI surgery)
- A desire to pursue surgery as a career
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- Surgical operative experience as evidenced by a surgical logbook
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Presentations at regional or national conferences
- Formal Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
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).
