Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen due to the expansion of the General Surgery Department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The department is being expanded as part of a £1.8M investment in the clinical workforce across General Surgery and its sub-specialities. Included in this review of emergency and elective services; Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is able to increase the Speciality Doctor workforce. The post holder will join as the Specialty Doctor within the department of general surgery. This post will consist of 10 Programmed Activities per week and include participation in a 1 in 16 predictable on-call rota
Main duties of the job
- Care of in-patients: The appointee, with help from junior doctors will be responsible for the day to day care of admitted patients.
- Out-patient clinics: The appointee will help consultants in the running of out-patient clinics including emergency clinics. He/she will also be expected to run independent clinics as the need arises.
- Theatre sessions: The appointee will assist consultants in carrying out operations and procedures in the theatre. He/she will also be required to run independent lists as the need arises.
- Teaching: The appointee is expected to participate in the teaching of juniors and medical students as well as allied professionals.
- Administrative duties: The appointee will be required to perform administrative duties with respect to patient care and the supervision of juniors as well as other roles which may be assigned from time to time.
- Flexibility in working: A degree of flexibility in working is expected from the appointee to help cope with the changing needs of the department.
- To provide prospective cover for colleagues annual and study leave.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trustprovides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fantastic opportunity has arisen due to the expansion of the General Surgery Department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The department is being expanded as part of a £1.8M investment in the clinical workforce across General Surgery and its sub-specialities.
The department is offering a maternity cover contract for Speciality Doctor in General Surgery. The successful candidate will support a variety of activities such as:
- Outpatient clinics
- Elective Main theatre and CEPOD Lists
- MDT
- Virtual Clinics
- Routine work will include ward rounds
As an employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Sustaining and developing teaching
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
Job description
Job responsibilities
A fantastic opportunity has arisen due to the expansion of the General Surgery Department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The department is being expanded as part of a £1.8M investment in the clinical workforce across General Surgery and its sub-specialities.
The department is offering a maternity cover contract for Speciality Doctor in General Surgery. The successful candidate will support a variety of activities such as:
- Outpatient clinics
- Elective Main theatre and CEPOD Lists
- MDT
- Virtual Clinics
- Routine work will include ward rounds
As an employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Sustaining and developing teaching
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree (e.g. MBBS or equivalent)
- ALS/ATLS
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensable
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- oCompletion of at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or pro-rata if undertaken on a flexible/part time basis) of which two years or more must be in a specialty training or fixed term programme in General Surgery. Or equivalent experience and competencies.
- o2 years experience in General Surgery at Middle Grade level
- oPrevious NHS Experience
Flexible Working
Essential
- To be available to work resident on-call rota
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Must be able to organise and work with juniors
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
Research
Desirable
- Previous research experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)
- Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree (e.g. MBBS or equivalent)
- ALS/ATLS
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensable
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- oCompletion of at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or pro-rata if undertaken on a flexible/part time basis) of which two years or more must be in a specialty training or fixed term programme in General Surgery. Or equivalent experience and competencies.
- o2 years experience in General Surgery at Middle Grade level
- oPrevious NHS Experience
Flexible Working
Essential
- To be available to work resident on-call rota
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Must be able to organise and work with juniors
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
Research
Desirable
- Previous research experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)
- Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
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).
