Job summary
These posts would be suitable for trainees with full MRCS (or equivalent) who have completed Core Surgical training and have an interest in developing competences in medical education. They will also be helpful if you are unsure which specialty you wish to practice or if you wish to enhance your CV prior to applying to a specialty. One to one careers advice is available from our careers tutor. The posts are for one year.
You would be expected to study for a postgraduate certificate in medical education. This will be funded by the Trust.
You will have a clinical commitment which will include OPD, theatre and on call commitments, with the intention of splitting your time between clinical (40%) and educational (60%) activity.
Your educational commitment is likely to include:
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- Undertaking educational projects with the Surgical Division and College Tutors
- Undertaking projects relating to technical skills simulation and multiprofessional simulation with the intention of achieving presentations at national conferences
- Work with the consultant body to develop local faculty
- Undertake teaching sessions for Foundation and Core trainees
- Continue to organise virtual teaching and journal club session
- Please note this post may close early if there are sufficient applicants.
Main duties of the job
You would be expected to
- Develop competences in medical education through studying for the Post Graduate Certificate. (This will be funded by the Trust.)
- Undertake a variety of educational roles which could include (list not exhaustive):
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- Undertaking educational projects with the Surgical Division and College Tutors
- Undertaking projects relating to technical skills simulation and multiprofessional simulation with the intention of achieving presentations at national conferences
- Work with the consultant body to develop local faculty
- Undertake teaching sessions for Foundation and Core trainees
- Continue to organise virtual teaching and journal club sessions
About us
The Surgical Divisional Chief of Service is Ms. Margaret Coyle who also holds clinical commitments as a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon. The Specialty Director is Mr Simon Dwerryhouse. Management of the Directorate and of the other surgical specialties including anaesthetics and ITU is undertaken through the Division of Surgery. The Foundation Hospital is managed through six Divisions which include the following four clinical Divisions (Surgery, Medicine, Women and Children, and Diagnostic & Specialty Services).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic surgical trainee to undertake an important role within our Trust. The aim is to enable you to develop competences and engage in formal training in medical education while gaining further experience in elective and emergency General Surgery. You will be key to enhancing the training of foundation doctors, core and higher surgical trainees and the wider multiprofessional team.
These posts would be suitable for trainees with full MRCS (or equivalent) who have completed Core Surgical Training and have an interest in medical education. They will also be helpful if you are unsure which specialty you wish to practice or if you wish to enhance your CV prior to applying to a specialty. One to one careers advice is available from our careers tutor. The posts are for one year.
You would be expected to study for a postgraduate certificate in medical education or equivalent. This will be funded by the Trust.
You will have a clinical commitment which will include OPD, theatre and on call commitments, with the intention of splitting your time between clinical (60%) and educational (40%) activity. On call commitment to be confirmed but is likely to consist of participation in the registrar emergency general surgery rota. There are 15 slots on this rota which enables us to have 2 registrars on call during each day shift. Nights consist of resident shifts at GRH with an SHO and 2 F1s
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic surgical trainee to undertake an important role within our Trust. The aim is to enable you to develop competences and engage in formal training in medical education while gaining further experience in elective and emergency General Surgery. You will be key to enhancing the training of foundation doctors, core and higher surgical trainees and the wider multiprofessional team.
These posts would be suitable for trainees with full MRCS (or equivalent) who have completed Core Surgical Training and have an interest in medical education. They will also be helpful if you are unsure which specialty you wish to practice or if you wish to enhance your CV prior to applying to a specialty. One to one careers advice is available from our careers tutor. The posts are for one year.
You would be expected to study for a postgraduate certificate in medical education or equivalent. This will be funded by the Trust.
You will have a clinical commitment which will include OPD, theatre and on call commitments, with the intention of splitting your time between clinical (60%) and educational (40%) activity. On call commitment to be confirmed but is likely to consist of participation in the registrar emergency general surgery rota. There are 15 slots on this rota which enables us to have 2 registrars on call during each day shift. Nights consist of resident shifts at GRH with an SHO and 2 F1s
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Evidence of achievement of CT1 & CT2 competencies relevant to general surgery by the time of appointment.
Desirable
- o Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent o Experience in General Surgery
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- o Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements o Evidence of active participation in audit o Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Evidence of achievement of CT1 & CT2 competencies relevant to general surgery by the time of appointment.
Desirable
- o Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent o Experience in General Surgery
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- o Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements o Evidence of active participation in audit o Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
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).
