Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in General Surgery

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Specialty Doctor in General Surgery.

The successful applicant will join a team of 9 Consultants, 1 Specialist Doctors, 6 Specialty Doctors and 2 Specialist Registrars based at Harrogate District Hospital. You will be part of a team delivering a wide range of acute and elective general surgical services. The department prides itself on team working and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to provide a high quality service. You will be expected to participate in a 1:8 resident on call rota within general surgery.

Main duties of the job

  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and care given to patients
  • Day to day management of surgical patients under a consultant's care
  • To undertake theatre lists on surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon
  • To be part of the 1 in 8 week on-call rota
  • Assisting with teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
  • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
  • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

About us

This is an exciting time to join this incredibly friendly Trust and Department as we lead the recovery of the General Surgical services following the pandemic.

This position offers the rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in General Surgery in a delightful part of the country. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the department to discuss career aspirations or obtain further information about the post.

For informal enquires please contact Clare McNaught, Clinical Lead. Please arrange any visits via the secretarial team on 01423 553744.

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£51,000 to £80,000 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-0309B

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description is attached to the advert and gives full details of the requirements for the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description is attached to the advert and gives full details of the requirements for the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • MRCS/FRCS or equivalent qualification

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Training and experience in general surgery including emergency general surgery.
  • Out of hours experience

Language Skills

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • MRCS/FRCS or equivalent qualification

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Training and experience in general surgery including emergency general surgery.
  • Out of hours experience

Language Skills

Essential

  • 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

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).

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.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Upper GI Surgeon and Clinical Lead

Miss Kirstie Laughlan

kirstie.laughlan@nhs.net

01423552214

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£51,000 to £80,000 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-0309B

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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