Job summary
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS THIS POST WILL NOW CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON THE 13.02.2024****
This is a 1 year fixed term contract for a Specialty Doctor (SAS) in general surgery to join the Gastrointestinal and General Surgery services within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term appointment to join with two existing general surgery specialty doctors working in the team.
You will join the GI and General Surgical team which currently consists of seven colorectal cancer surgeons, one benign colorectal surgeon, four upper GI and bariatric surgeons and two general surgeons. All team members carry out general surgery and participate in the general on call rota.
Main duties of the job
You will provide upper and lower GI outpatient clinic activity including lower GI 2WW clinics. You will provide independent day case surgery lists, especially hernias and minor operations lists. Particular experience and expertise in day surgery as well as laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair competency will be an advantage. Other day case operating will be considered, within your competencies. There will be opportunities to participate in major GI surgery lists. You will also participate in teaching and training of junior medical staff, students and other staff, as well as support research and development activities of the Department.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. We're aiming to be in the top 10% for everything we do. To get there we're improving our organisation to be more suited to how patients use our services. We serve a population of over 450,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. We have a total bed complement of 1,150 and the General Surgery Department provides Elective and Emergency inpatient, day case and outpatient services across 3 Hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A job plan for the post, taking due account of the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff, will be finally agreed with the Consultant after appointment. A specimen time-table is included. It is recognised that the work programme for any new Consultant taking up the post will take time to settle into in order to establish a regular pattern of work and to satisfy changing clinical demand. It is expected that the appointees Job Plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
We welcome and encourage a visit to the department. For an informal discussion, please contact
Ms Kathryn Rigby, Clinical Director for GI Surgery, Vascular, Breast and Urology.
Alternatively, contact the Medical Recruitment Team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on 01302 642585 or email dbth.medicalhr@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
A job plan for the post, taking due account of the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff, will be finally agreed with the Consultant after appointment. A specimen time-table is included. It is recognised that the work programme for any new Consultant taking up the post will take time to settle into in order to establish a regular pattern of work and to satisfy changing clinical demand. It is expected that the appointees Job Plan will be reviewed and agreed annually.
We welcome and encourage a visit to the department. For an informal discussion, please contact
Ms Kathryn Rigby, Clinical Director for GI Surgery, Vascular, Breast and Urology.
Alternatively, contact the Medical Recruitment Team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on 01302 642585 or email dbth.medicalhr@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- At least 1 year working at ST3+ or equivalent level in a specialised general surgery unit
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of General Surgery
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Experience in managing acute surgical patients at registrar (ST3+) or equivalent level
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within General Surgery and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Experience of day surgery service development
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
- Critical Appraisal Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- At least 1 year working at ST3+ or equivalent level in a specialised general surgery unit
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of General Surgery
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Experience in managing acute surgical patients at registrar (ST3+) or equivalent level
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within General Surgery and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Experience of day surgery service development
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
- Critical Appraisal Skills
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).
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).
