LAS CT1/2 in General Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.

The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.

We are looking to appoint an LAS CT1/2 doctor to cover a Training gap in General Surgery . The successful candidate will be required to join our busy Consultant-led team. The post will primarily support the General Surgical specialty. The post holder will be expected to carry out Ward rounds, General Surgery out-patient clinics and will also undertake theatre sessions.The position is based across the 2 hospital sites, Southport & Formby District General and Ormskirk District General Hospital.

Applicants should have full GMC Registration with licence to practice and have completed ST2 level training or equivalent.

This role may be suitable for non-UK or non-EEA job applicants wishing to apply for Home Office Tier 2 sponsorship.The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.

Advert Date - 13th May 2024

Closing Date - 17th may 2024

Shortlisting Date - w/c 20th may 2024

Proposed Interview Date - 6th June 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
• FRCS or MRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years' experience at 'SHO' level of which 2 should be in Surgery.
• Must have experience in managing elective patients in both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
• Must hold up to date ATLS certificate.
• Experience with laparoscopic surgery.
• Evidence of operative skills in General surgery
• Ability to work unsupervised

Desirable

• Experience with endoscopy

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Proven ability to teach
• Commitment to teaching and super-vision of junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to further continuous professional development

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport and Ormskirk

Town Lane

Southport and Ormskirk

PR8 6PN

Employer's website

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