Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Trust Grade SPR (ST3+ level) post in General Surgery for one year on a fixed term contract. This post will be based at St Mary's Hospital but may include cross site working.
The successful candidate will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar with previous experience in Surgery and looking to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be eligible for registration or hold full registration with the GMC and will be expected to participate in a 1:9 on-call rota. They must have the ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists, operating lists and rotas as well as demonstrate strong communication and team working skills.
The department has a growing quality improvement, research and audit unit and involvement in research is also actively encouraged.
Please see JD for more information.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:
Post-holders will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar and be
Part of a team of 9 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department.
Although this post is not a recognised 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 9 on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:
Post-holders will be working at the middle grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar and be
Part of a team of 9 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department.
Although this post is not a recognised 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 9 on call rota.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered / licensed Medical Practitioner
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCS
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical staff.
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of audit governance procedures
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit and quality improvement
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Previous experience in general surgery
- Able to conduct surgical outpatient appointments
- On call experience with prior exposure to emergency general surgery and trauma surgery (on calls will be within Major Trauma Centre)
Desirable
- Prior experience with Upper GI and bariatric procedures
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals Training in research methodology
Language
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered / licensed Medical Practitioner
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCS
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical staff.
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of audit governance procedures
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit and quality improvement
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Previous experience in general surgery
- Able to conduct surgical outpatient appointments
- On call experience with prior exposure to emergency general surgery and trauma surgery (on calls will be within Major Trauma Centre)
Desirable
- Prior experience with Upper GI and bariatric procedures
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals Training in research methodology
Language
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity 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).
