Job summary
To participate in the elective and emergency surgery take of colorectal and upper gastrointestinal firmsin a busy district general hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post allows access to laparoscopic and robotic surgery. The position also aligns as a UK training post. Opportunities to attend theatre lists, clinic, endoscopy and ERCP are provided.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Frimley Park Hospital is a busy district general hospital. The fellowship comprises of upper and lower gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery. Both offer access to theatre including laparoscopic and robotic lists. Additional training in endoscopy and ERCP is available and it is expected that the fellow will participate in clinics.
The hospital and operates an on call emergency general surgery block, and it is expected that the fellowwill participate in a full elective and emergency rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Frimley Park Hospital is a busy district general hospital. The fellowship comprises of upper and lower gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery. Both offer access to theatre including laparoscopic and robotic lists. Additional training in endoscopy and ERCP is available and it is expected that the fellow will participate in clinics.
The hospital and operates an on call emergency general surgery block, and it is expected that the fellowwill participate in a full elective and emergency rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ATLS
- MRCS equivalent
- MB, BS
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years of which must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous Research experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ATLS
- MRCS equivalent
- MB, BS
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years of which must be in a general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous Research experience
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).
