Job summary
SECTION 1 Job Description - General Details
Title:
LED ST3-ST5 in General Surgery
Location:
Based at Harrogate & District Hospital, Harrogate
New or Replacement Post:
Replacement post
Prime responsibility:
To work as part of the General Surgery team in order to support and provide a comprehensive service within the Trust
Accountable to:
Consultant General Surgeon
Reports to:
Clinical Lead for General Surgery
Works with:
Other Specialty Doctor colleagues
Consultants and Speciality Doctors in other surgical and medical specialities, Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Director, Assistant Director and other members of the Planned and Surgical Care Management Team
Key tasks:
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and care given of patients
Day to day management of surgical patients under Consultant General Surgeon's care
To undertake theatre lists on surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon
To be part of the 1 in 10 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)
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and care given of patients
Day to day management of surgical patients under Consultant General Surgeon's care
To undertake theatre lists on surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon
To be part of the 1 in 10 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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
(Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the General Surgery team in order to support and provide a comprehensive service within the Trust.
Direct Clinical Care
The post holders will provide support in the following areas:
3.1 General
Day-to-day management of general surgical patients under general surgery
Care of out-patients, including the conducting of clinics under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon.
To undertake theatre lists on general surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant Surgeon.
The post-holders are expected to participate in the management of the department, especially in ensuring that appropriate deputising arrangement(s) are made, when necessary, and supervising the day-to-day clinical work of the junior staff in the department.
The post-holders are encouraged to pursue research projects which will lead to publication of scientific papers.
The post-holders are expected to be committed to maintaining a high standard of note-keeping and communication with General Practitioners. He/she will be involved in preparing information for entry to the hospital's Clinical Information System and in preparing Discharge Summaries of patients under the care of the consultant for whom he/she is working at the time.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may be allocated from time to time.
Supporting Professional Activities
- Participate in and contribute towards the teaching programme of clinical and non-clinical staff e.g.; journal clubs, tutorials, lectures, clinical meetings. May need recognised training approval from the Clinical Tutor/College for training junior doctors.
Keep up-to-date records to satisfy continuous professional development requirements. Assist in Trust clinical risk management requirements.
- Contribute to clinical audit projects. Work within the clinical governance framework as agreed with the Trust.
- Undertake research, if desired, as directed by supervising consultant for the directorate.
- Clinical Management duties as delegated and agreed by the lead clinician or clinical director.
- Ensure regular appraisal is held with supervising consultant in accordance with Trust policy.
- Adhere to the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures
3.2 Job Plan
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and the services Clinical Lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, and Service Manager, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The total number of PAs allocated to each post is 11.
The job plans will then be reviewed annually, following the appraisal meeting. Appraisals are conducted 12 months after appointment where for newly appointed Specialty Doctors or 12 months after the previous appraisal if appointee has previously worked as a Specialty Doctor. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Specialty Doctors duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Specialty Doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the General Surgery team in order to support and provide a comprehensive service within the Trust.
Direct Clinical Care
The post holders will provide support in the following areas:
3.1 General
Day-to-day management of general surgical patients under general surgery
Care of out-patients, including the conducting of clinics under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon.
To undertake theatre lists on general surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant Surgeon.
The post-holders are expected to participate in the management of the department, especially in ensuring that appropriate deputising arrangement(s) are made, when necessary, and supervising the day-to-day clinical work of the junior staff in the department.
The post-holders are encouraged to pursue research projects which will lead to publication of scientific papers.
The post-holders are expected to be committed to maintaining a high standard of note-keeping and communication with General Practitioners. He/she will be involved in preparing information for entry to the hospital's Clinical Information System and in preparing Discharge Summaries of patients under the care of the consultant for whom he/she is working at the time.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade which may be allocated from time to time.
Supporting Professional Activities
- Participate in and contribute towards the teaching programme of clinical and non-clinical staff e.g.; journal clubs, tutorials, lectures, clinical meetings. May need recognised training approval from the Clinical Tutor/College for training junior doctors.
Keep up-to-date records to satisfy continuous professional development requirements. Assist in Trust clinical risk management requirements.
- Contribute to clinical audit projects. Work within the clinical governance framework as agreed with the Trust.
- Undertake research, if desired, as directed by supervising consultant for the directorate.
- Clinical Management duties as delegated and agreed by the lead clinician or clinical director.
- Ensure regular appraisal is held with supervising consultant in accordance with Trust policy.
- Adhere to the Trust Infection Control policies and procedures
3.2 Job Plan
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and the services Clinical Lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, and Service Manager, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The total number of PAs allocated to each post is 11.
The job plans will then be reviewed annually, following the appraisal meeting. Appraisals are conducted 12 months after appointment where for newly appointed Specialty Doctors or 12 months after the previous appraisal if appointee has previously worked as a Specialty Doctor. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Specialty Doctors duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Specialty Doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS/ FRCS or equivalent qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS/ FRCS or equivalent qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
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
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).