Job summary
We are looking for a LED Doctor ST3+ to join our busy surgical department.
We have a large throughput of elective and emergency cases, approximately 10-15 cases are admitted as emergencies per day, but twice the number may be reviewed without admission in the surgical admissions unit. Outpatient and operating sessions are held at Blackpool Victoria Hospital but also in peripheral hospitals at Fleetwood.
There are 4 General Surgery wards and 1 Urology ward. All emergency patients are admitted directly to the admissions unit.
Surgical trainees/equivalents work a system of full shifts which reflects the work intensity of the department. (The department also employs Advanced Practitioners to support Junior Medical Staff and alleviate inappropriate duties).
Main duties of the job
a) Provision of in-patient care for Consultant's patients.
b) Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month)
c) Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week)
d) Attendance at Theatre sessions every week.
e) Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks.
f) Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed.
g) Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week).
h) Other duties as directed by the Head of Department
i) Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, or BVH, as it is known locally, is a medium sized NHS district general hospital (DGH), and comprises the major element of secondary health care within the wider combined acute and community trust that is the "Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust". The Hospital itself has around 900 beds and these provide care for Acute Medicine in its wider terms and DGH Surgical specialities, including amongst others General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Urology and Gynaecology. There is a Women and Children's unit including both Consultant lead and Midwife lead maternity care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
In summary:
a) Provision of in-patient care for Consultants patients.
b) Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month)
c) Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week)
d) Attendance at Theatre sessions every week.
e) Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks.
f) Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed.
g) Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week).
h) Other duties as directed by the Head of Department
i) Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
In summary:
a) Provision of in-patient care for Consultants patients.
b) Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month)
c) Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week)
d) Attendance at Theatre sessions every week.
e) Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks.
f) Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed.
g) Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week).
h) Other duties as directed by the Head of Department
i) Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- GMC Registration & License to practice
Desirable
- Surgical experience at the level of a specialist trainee
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of CORE training or achievement of equivalent competencies
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Skills and Ability All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b)have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7 (However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Aware of limitations in ability
- Conscientious and honest
- Reliable and punctual
- Commitment to surgery
- Commitment to training and self-learning
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Pre-employment health screening
- Application approved for Work Permit where required
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Previous audit work
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- GMC Registration & License to practice
Desirable
- Surgical experience at the level of a specialist trainee
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of CORE training or achievement of equivalent competencies
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Skills and Ability All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b)have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7 (However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Aware of limitations in ability
- Conscientious and honest
- Reliable and punctual
- Commitment to surgery
- Commitment to training and self-learning
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Pre-employment health screening
- Application approved for Work Permit where required
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Previous audit work
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).
