Job summary
The successful candidate would be working at ST3+ / registrar level within the Department of General Surgery with an interest in Colorectal & Upper GI Surgery. The post would offer regular outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and registrar on-call duties (1 in 10). Endoscopy training is available to interested trainees.
Main duties of the job
Weekly timetable would include on average 2-3 theatre sessions, 1-2 outpatient clinic sessions and 2 optional research sessions. Although based with the colorectal & upper GI teams, a degree of cross cover within general surgery and vascular is expected - offering the trainee a broader experience. One week in 10 is "Hot-Week" covering emergency surgery - this is well-structured with a team-based system.
The post will build on core skills attained at CT1 & 2 and allow further development within General and Emergency Surgery.
The post would be part of the general surgical on-call rota 1:10 and have regular access to GI elective and emergency lists. Audit/research and publication would be expected.
All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns.
About us
Torbay and South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a weekly General Surgical themed programme at all levels under the Surgical Services Directorate in the following surgical specialties:-
- Upper GI
- Colorectal
- Urology
- Vascular
- Breast
Department of Surgery comprises of 16 General Surgeons (9 (3 LTFT) with a Colorectal Surgery interest, 6 with an Upper GI interest). These surgeons share the General Surgical on-call rota each doing a 7 day on-call week. We also have 1 Specialist Vascular and 3 Breast Surgeons. We also have a strong unit of 5 dedicated Urologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns.
Take part in rostered emergency work
Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
Attend outpatient clinics.
Attend operating lists for both emergency and elective cases
rota with prospective cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns.
Take part in rostered emergency work
Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
Attend outpatient clinics.
Attend operating lists for both emergency and elective cases
rota with prospective cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS.
- Be eligble for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Validated logbook document of surgical exposure to date.
- Applicants must have demonstrable skils in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council.
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice).
Desirable
- vidence of CT/ST1 competences in core surgery at the time of application and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of appointment. Acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of of Core Surgical Training Programme of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training.
- Evidence of training in basic surgical skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS.
- Be eligble for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Validated logbook document of surgical exposure to date.
- Applicants must have demonstrable skils in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council.
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice).
Desirable
- vidence of CT/ST1 competences in core surgery at the time of application and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of appointment. Acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of of Core Surgical Training Programme of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training.
- Evidence of training in basic surgical skills.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
