Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your surgical career within a dynamic and supportive team? The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in General Surgery to join our well-established and forward-looking department.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving surgical service that covers a broad range of emergency and elective general surgery. Working as part of a diverse and experienced teamincluding 14 consultants across Upper GI, Breast, Colorectal and General Surgeryyou will support comprehensive care from admission through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
You will actively participate in:
Managing both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.
Assisting in theatre and performing supervised procedures.
Contributing to the general surgical on-call rota.
Teaching and supervising junior doctors, including clinical fellows and trainees.
Engaging in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.
Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development projects.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The department consists of 14 Consultants and are supported by Associate Specialist, Specialty Doctors, Higher Specialty trainees, Senior Clinical Fellows, Core Trainee, GP trainees, Junior Clinical Fellows, Foundation Year Two and Foundation Year One trainees.
We have a strong CNS team supporting cancer patients and pathways.
We serve our patients with straight to test services, a busy endoscopy unit, strong peri-operative care and where required critical care including high dependency provision.
Inpatient provision is within dedicated surgical wards. Our Acute Surgical Unit is situated adjacent to Surgical SDEC and we have good pathways for patients with acute surgical problems. We have an elective ward with an impressively short length of stay and a dedicated acute ward shared with our urology service.
The links with other trusts in the locality benefit the department with a hub and spoke model for MDT working with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Weston Park the tertiary centre and a shared gastroenterology department with Barnsley Hospital.
The Post
A Specialty Doctor in General Surgery plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality surgical care across both elective and emergency services. Working closely with consultant surgeons, senior clinical fellows and trainees, the Specialty Doctor supports the full continuum of patient care - ranging from assessment and diagnosis to operative and postoperative management. The post is based at Rotherham Hospital and includes 12 programmed activities under Care Group 2.
The primary clinical responsibilities include the management of both inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of consultant colleagues. This encompasses initial assessment, development of treatment plans, and active participation in surgical procedures. The role requires regular contributions to the departments on-call rota, providing essential support during acute admissions, emergencies, offering advice and care coordination during major incidents.
Teaching and supervision are integral components of the role. The Specialty Doctor is expected to take an active part in the education and oversight of resident medical staff and junior doctors, including Foundation Year trainees and clinical fellows. This includes clinical teaching, supervision during procedures and contribution to training assessments and feedback.
In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder is expected to engage in quality improvement initiatives through audit and clinical governance activities. This involves identifying areas for service enhancement, contributing to audits and helping to implement evidence-based changes. The Specialty Doctor will also be involved in management and service development activities alongside the Divisional Senior Team working to modernise care delivery and optimise departmental efficiency.
The role also demands a collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, ACPs and administrative staff. Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings - particularly for cancer care and peri-operative management - is essential to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care.
In summary, the Specialty Doctor in General Surgery provides vital clinical, educational and managerial support within a dynamic and forward-looking surgical department. Their contribution is key to maintaining high standards of care, developing junior medical staff and enhancing the overall performance and adaptability of surgical services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The department consists of 14 Consultants and are supported by Associate Specialist, Specialty Doctors, Higher Specialty trainees, Senior Clinical Fellows, Core Trainee, GP trainees, Junior Clinical Fellows, Foundation Year Two and Foundation Year One trainees.
We have a strong CNS team supporting cancer patients and pathways.
We serve our patients with straight to test services, a busy endoscopy unit, strong peri-operative care and where required critical care including high dependency provision.
Inpatient provision is within dedicated surgical wards. Our Acute Surgical Unit is situated adjacent to Surgical SDEC and we have good pathways for patients with acute surgical problems. We have an elective ward with an impressively short length of stay and a dedicated acute ward shared with our urology service.
The links with other trusts in the locality benefit the department with a hub and spoke model for MDT working with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Weston Park the tertiary centre and a shared gastroenterology department with Barnsley Hospital.
The Post
A Specialty Doctor in General Surgery plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality surgical care across both elective and emergency services. Working closely with consultant surgeons, senior clinical fellows and trainees, the Specialty Doctor supports the full continuum of patient care - ranging from assessment and diagnosis to operative and postoperative management. The post is based at Rotherham Hospital and includes 12 programmed activities under Care Group 2.
The primary clinical responsibilities include the management of both inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of consultant colleagues. This encompasses initial assessment, development of treatment plans, and active participation in surgical procedures. The role requires regular contributions to the departments on-call rota, providing essential support during acute admissions, emergencies, offering advice and care coordination during major incidents.
Teaching and supervision are integral components of the role. The Specialty Doctor is expected to take an active part in the education and oversight of resident medical staff and junior doctors, including Foundation Year trainees and clinical fellows. This includes clinical teaching, supervision during procedures and contribution to training assessments and feedback.
In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder is expected to engage in quality improvement initiatives through audit and clinical governance activities. This involves identifying areas for service enhancement, contributing to audits and helping to implement evidence-based changes. The Specialty Doctor will also be involved in management and service development activities alongside the Divisional Senior Team working to modernise care delivery and optimise departmental efficiency.
The role also demands a collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, ACPs and administrative staff. Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings - particularly for cancer care and peri-operative management - is essential to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care.
In summary, the Specialty Doctor in General Surgery provides vital clinical, educational and managerial support within a dynamic and forward-looking surgical department. Their contribution is key to maintaining high standards of care, developing junior medical staff and enhancing the overall performance and adaptability of surgical services.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required by the GMC standards
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBBS degree
- FRCS qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full time post-graduate working in a clinical area (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience and competencies
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching, mentoring and developing undergraduates and postgraduates.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required by the GMC standards
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBBS degree
- FRCS qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full time post-graduate working in a clinical area (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience and competencies
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching, mentoring and developing undergraduates and postgraduates.
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
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).
