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Minor Surgery Clinician

CHEC

The closing date is 30 April 2025

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Job summary

Are you an experienced GP/Specialty doctor with a passion for minor surgical procedures? If yes, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Minor Surgery Clinician to join our dynamic healthcare team at CHEC. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Main duties of the job

The role holder is to be accountable for high quality clinical care to adult patients attending the community minor surgery service

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1031883

Job locations

Unit 3, Warwick House

Edison Park

Swindon

SN3 3RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Conduct minor surgical procedures, including excisions, biopsies, cyst removals, and suturing. Perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up care. Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Conduct minor surgical procedures, including excisions, biopsies, cyst removals, and suturing. Perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up care. Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Experienced GPs with a specialist interest in minor surgery, Accredited GPwERs or GPwSI in Dermatology who also perform Minor Surgery
  • Evidence of specialty training in a relevant field, such as, Dermatology, General Surgery or Plastic Surgery.
  • Proven experience in performing minor surgical procedures independently.
  • Proficiency in local anaesthesia techniques and wound closure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Performers List proof (any performers list in the UK is acceptable)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Experienced GPs with a specialist interest in minor surgery, Accredited GPwERs or GPwSI in Dermatology who also perform Minor Surgery
  • Evidence of specialty training in a relevant field, such as, Dermatology, General Surgery or Plastic Surgery.
  • Proven experience in performing minor surgical procedures independently.
  • Proficiency in local anaesthesia techniques and wound closure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Performers List proof (any performers list in the UK is acceptable)

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 3, Warwick House

Edison Park

Swindon

SN3 3RB


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Unit 3, Warwick House

Edison Park

Swindon

SN3 3RB


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Specialist

Ellie Stretch

ellie.s@chec.uk

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

CHE1031883

Job locations

Unit 3, Warwick House

Edison Park

Swindon

SN3 3RB


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