MYDoc Registrar General Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

An Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Head of Service

An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated doctor to join our department for 12 months.

The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop technical and professional skills.

Acute General Surgery has recently been reconfigured with all Emergency Surgery based on the Wakefield site. The surgical registrars participate in a 1:14 rota on a full shift.

The post holder will work alongside the other speciality registrars and will be expected to actively participate in the day to day running of the General Surgical department and will have the opportunity to attend operating theatre sessions and out-patients clinics.

The Service Role

From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site senior trainee rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached to this job description.

Duties will be based primarily on our Pinderfields Hospital site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases.

Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate

Out-patient activities/clinics

Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevant administration duties

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after discussion with the post holder.

The MYDoc Training Programme Educational Input & Recognition

Doctors appointed to a MYDoc post will receive relevant educational input. Each doctor will be allocated an Educational Supervisor and will be required to develop a Personalised Work Schedule.

The Trust identifies the following as educational opportunities:

Core Service Duties

Routine clinical work affords many informal opportunities for learning, especially in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as ad hoc formal 'bedside' teaching.

Clinics

Not always available as a formal training opportunity for all grades but extra exposure often possible within ambulatory care.

Ward Rounds

Formal and informal teaching rounds where possible, formality usually dependent on clinical activity levels.

Breakfast Clubs

Foundation and other grades of trainees can be fully involved in delivering teaching to other trainees and medical students.

Daily teaching in trauma meeting

Mandatory Training

Available through the Trust Intranet.

Teaching

Numerous opportunities to teach medical students and junior doctors as formal sessions or informally. Training the trainers courses are available externally and occasionally in-house.

Study / PDP Days

Study leave is granted according to HEE and trust policies and signed off by the educational supervisor if appropriate.

Other departmental teaching and training sessions

Within the Trust there are many educational opportunities, most of which are open to all members of staff. Trainees are encouraged to take these opportunities so long as it will not adversely affect the smooth running of the department. The Education Department maintains an up-to-date schedule of training across the Trust.

Some training using low to high fidelity simulation and Human factors training is also available in most specialties. X-Ray, audit, research and departmental meetings are also present in most specialties and provide a source of education both formally and informally. Management meetings within and between departments offer an excellent opportunity for informal learning.

Formal teaching of other trainees and Medical students.

Supervise work experience students.

Supervision Meetings

It is important that the trainee receives regular feedback and has regular meetings with their Educational and Clinical Supervisors to discuss their progression and progress against their PDP and personalised work schedule. The Trainees Clinical Supervisor shall meet with them at the start and end of the placement and complete the necessary documentation as detailed on the E-portfolio.

Workplace Based Assessments

The ARCP requirements are set out in the Specialty Curriculum. The trainee will have the opportunity to achieve AT LEAST the minimum number of assessments recommended per placement (and should check their curriculum to ensure the minimum is met, at least throughout their placement).

Audit / Quality Improvement

The department is expected to undertake a number each year. The trainee will have opportunities to be included and should discuss these with their educational supervisor.

Study Time

1 hour per week set-aside for trainees to complete work mandated by the curriculum. The hour can be taken at a time that is at the discretion of the trainee, but should not adversely impact the smooth running of the department. The work includes but is not limited to: Pre-reading for ALS Course, Maintaining the e-portfolio, Involvement in quality improvement, SCRIPT modules.

Exam Preparation

We arrange formal mock exams to prepare for FRCS examinations.

The weekly timetable should include a balance of these activities appropriate to your grade, role and training requirements. You are required to maintain a dialogue with your Clinical and Educational Supervisor to ensure the balance of these activities meets your developmental needs.

Whilst not a recognised training post Doctors successfully completing their training programme will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Trust. Doctors will use established work-place based assessment (WPBA) tools to chart progress and keep relevant evidence in an electronic portfolio system. There will be an annual review of progress based on evidence within the portfolios including the WPBA, 360 assessment, personal reflections and CPD, covering both clinical, personal and professional development, and a Certificate of Achievement (appropriate to that year/level of training) will be issued.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute and elective General Surgery at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS

Management skills

Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• Successful completion of post registration training

Desirable

• ATLS certification
• Higher qualification
• MRCS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with 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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)