Job summary
The appointee will be responsible for day to day patient care, ward rounds, operating theatres, clinics and teaching. The post incumbent will be attached to one particular surgeon at one time but should be available for cross cover to colleagues during the day and night times. The post holder will also be expected to perform the operations according to his/her ability and run clinics at Pilgrim and periphery. During this time, he/she will be working under the supervision of the consultant and will be expected to increase his/her surgical expertise.The appointee will be providing an on-call duty, work weekends, nights and long days as per rota and will occasionally be expected to work in unforeseen circumstances. The post holder will have 6 programmed activity sessions allocated to direct patient care, 3 for supporting clinical activity and one for CPD..The post holder will have the opportunity to actively participate in the Endoscopy Unit.The post holder will be responsible for supervising the FY1 and FY2 doctors and work closely with the consultants.
Main duties of the job
As part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust's commitment to meeting the Health care needs of the local population, applications are invited for the posts of Trust Specialty Doctor in General Surgery at Lincoln County Hospital.
The post is a 10 PA basic, 1x Clinic 2x Theatre, as well as on calls and weekends.
The Speciality Doctors works as a team, supported by their Senior and Junior medical staff.
To participate in clinical activities (Theatre, Clinic, Ward cover, and General Surgery on call cover). To engage actively in teaching, audits and Clinical Governance programs within the department. The post's incumbent will be attached to one particular surgeon at one time but should be available for cross cover to colleagues during the day and night times.
Excellent postgraduate and medical library facilities are available. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We have excellent schooling within Lincolnshire as well as affordable housing. We have the famous Lincoln Cathedral, in which many people visit each year. There is real mix of thriving urban city, bustling historic market towns, idyllic villages and areas of natural beauty.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides day case surgery, outpatients, and x-ray and endoscopy services
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
One Trust,Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
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- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
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- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:
-
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And theres more!!:
-
- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB ChB
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years medical work post registration
- A minimum of 10 months experience in General Surgery
- All round experience in General Surgery.
- An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
- Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation
Desirable
- Some administrative experience.
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB ChB
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years medical work post registration
- A minimum of 10 months experience in General Surgery
- All round experience in General Surgery.
- An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
- Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation
Desirable
- Some administrative experience.
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
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).
