LED FY1 General Surgery

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

  • This is a replacement post for a LED F1 doctor to the Department of General Surgery in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
  • The appointee will be based at Conquest Hospital but this may change depending on service need.

Main duties of the job

The Foundation Year One Doctors and LED FY1 Doctors in General Surgery undertake a 1:10 full shift work pattern weekends. Prospective cover is required.

Main duties include:

  • Clerking of emergency and elective patients ensuring that mandatory documentation is completed.
  • Admit and investigate emergency admissions, under the supervision of the CT, Registrar and Consultant.
  • Ward duties to ensure patient pathways are progressed.
  • Timely assessment of patients in order discharge planning can be facilitated.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£32,398 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CQ-1073

Job locations

Conquest

The Ridge,

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Clerking of emergency and elective patients ensuring that mandatory documentation is completed.
  • Admit and investigate emergency admissions, under the supervision of the CT, Registrar and Consultant.
  • Venepuncture and cannulation of patients when appropriate and necessary, ensuring all consenting has been agreed with the patient.
  • Undertake ward duties to ensure patient pathways are progressed.
  • Discuss with relatives any clinical concerns and plans as necessary.
  • Timely writing of discharge summaries.
  • Full post-operative care.
  • Timely assessment of patients in order discharge planning can be facilitated.
  • Adherence to all ESHT policies including Bare Below the Elbows.
  • Ensure accurate completion of documentation.
  • Attend Consultant ward rounds.
  • As necessary attend operating theatre sessions for observation and possible assisting.
  • Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Clerking of emergency and elective patients ensuring that mandatory documentation is completed.
  • Admit and investigate emergency admissions, under the supervision of the CT, Registrar and Consultant.
  • Venepuncture and cannulation of patients when appropriate and necessary, ensuring all consenting has been agreed with the patient.
  • Undertake ward duties to ensure patient pathways are progressed.
  • Discuss with relatives any clinical concerns and plans as necessary.
  • Timely writing of discharge summaries.
  • Full post-operative care.
  • Timely assessment of patients in order discharge planning can be facilitated.
  • Adherence to all ESHT policies including Bare Below the Elbows.
  • Ensure accurate completion of documentation.
  • Attend Consultant ward rounds.
  • As necessary attend operating theatre sessions for observation and possible assisting.
  • Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Must have a full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Must have a full GMC registration with a licence to practise

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge,

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge,

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager, General Surgery

Sally Martin

sally.martin6@nhs.net

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£32,398 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CQ-1073

Job locations

Conquest

The Ridge,

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7RD


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