Job summary
The post holder will undertake surgical clinics and participate in the provision of care foracute cases and also for the generality of Surgical diseases, including participation in theon-call rota and care of surgical in-patients. The post holder will be expected to maintainthe highest clinical standards in the practice of surgery, and will undertake anyreasonable clinical responsibility which relates to surgery.The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of thedepartment including attendance at MDTs, and will be expected to take an active andengaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreementacross the department, including cover for colleagues' annual leave and otherauthorised absences as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting 11 JCF posts for 1 year Fixed Term Contracts.
This is the ideal job for doctors who have completed a foundation programme or early training and are interested in a career in surgery.
The post holder will undertake the usual spectrum of surgical care in theatres, wards, emergency and outpatient departments. This is not a designated training post but the successful candidate will have access to the Royal Free postgraduate training programme and simulation centre.
On-call commitments will be as part of the doctors at night team (SHO equivalent) covering surgery 1 in 10. The successful candidate will be part of the fully supported on-call rota.
The post will be for 12 months, with the possibility of extension thereafter.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Surgical knowledge Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at ST2 level and above in surgery (or equivalent)
- Up to date log book for inspection
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Committed to equal opportunities
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Desirable
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Surgical knowledge Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at ST2 level and above in surgery (or equivalent)
- Up to date log book for inspection
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to equal opportunities
- Committed to equal opportunities
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Desirable
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
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).
