Job summary
The HPB/UGI department has an exciting opportunity for a registrar level doctor to join their department at Royal Derby Hospital. This is a 6 month post with possible extension commencing in August 2024. The successful candidate will need to be available to commence in August 2024 to fulfil the 6 month contract.
The post will support the HPB department with ward rounds and theatres. There may also be opportunity to participate General Surgery on call registrar rota.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy HPB/UGI department. The HPB unit deals with complex benign HPB conditions and perform a high number of laparoscopic common bile duct explorations. The unit offers robotic surgery and has an interest in both robotic pancreatic and hernia surgery
Whilst this is not a training post, there will be plenty of training opportunities whilst working in the department.
Main duties of the job
Day to day duties of this post will include
- Daily ward rounds
- Assisting consultants in theatre
- Supporting consultants in clinic
- Training opportunities in Endoscopy
- Supporting junior clinical staff
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description will include full details of the post and person specification.
Applicants must have
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligible for Full GMC Registration, with a licence to practice, at the time of application
Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
2 years experience in Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
At least 6 months must be in General Surgery
Minimum of 6 months experience within a UK Healthcare setting
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description will include full details of the post and person specification.
Applicants must have
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligible for Full GMC Registration, with a licence to practice, at the time of application
Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
2 years experience in Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
At least 6 months must be in General Surgery
Minimum of 6 months experience within a UK Healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholorships
- Other higher degrees
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience in Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
- At least 6 months must be in General Surgery
- Minimum of 6 months experience within a UK Healthcare setting
Desirable
- UK experience in UGI Surgery
Clinical and Technical Skills
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent
- Evidence of Specialty and general skills
Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholorships
- Other higher degrees
- Presentations
- Publications
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience in Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
- At least 6 months must be in General Surgery
- Minimum of 6 months experience within a UK Healthcare setting
Desirable
- UK experience in UGI Surgery
Clinical and Technical Skills
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent
- Evidence of Specialty and general skills
Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
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).
