Job summary
This is a 0.95WTE 38 hour per week fixed term post for 7 months (starting date 1st Sep 25) of a Specialty Registrar in General Surgery. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join and support the surgical team.
In addition to a General Surgical commitment, the appointee will be encouraged to develop a special interest in subspecialty of colorectal surgery. Specialty interests and experience such as experience or exposure to laparoscopic surgery is an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with general surgical problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in general surgery
Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.
Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.
Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.
Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the consultants and the Department of Surgery and the Trust.
Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.
Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trust's appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.
Participating in the Trust's Clinical Governance activities.
About us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff -- see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be 12-14 programmed activities involving at least 2 outpatient sessions, 3 operating sessions One Programmed Activity per week is allocated for x-ray meetings and multidisciplinary meetings, PA for ward rounds and 0.5 PA per week is allocated for direct clinical care administrative activity. Finally, typically, up to 1 programmed activity is allocated for continuing professional development and activities such as clinical audit, postgraduate medical education and teaching. With on call and prospective cover this comes to 12-14 PAs.
Where possible a regular timetable will be established, however the nature of the post requires the post holder to be flexible in order to maximise theatre and clinic capacity.
An example of a consultant weekly job plan:
Monday
Tues
Weds
Thus
Fri
am
Clinic
OR
OR
MDT
Clinic
pm
Endo
OR
OR
Clinic
SPA
Emergency Duties
This is on a basis of 1:9 ROTA with 3 trainee middle grades and 5 other specialty Surgeons
Emergency on-call duties in general surgery are undertaken by a team consisting of a consultant supported by one FY1 and one ST/ SpR / Specialty surgeon. The consultant emergency duties are carried out in a block of several days on call during which most elective commitments are cancelled. However, owing to the nature of cancer referrals, flexibility will be expected in providing cover for new and follow up patients during the Consultants on-call week. The emphasis is on a team approach to ensure optimal patient care whilst ensuring educational time for junior staff within normal working hours.
Urology services are provided by urology team, but during night or weekend on call the General surgery Middle grade provide support to urology consultant on call.
Vascular emergencies are networked with Addenbrookes and all in-patient care for these patients is by transfer to Addenbrookes. There is a separate vascular rota provided by the vascular surgeons at Addenbrookes, providing specialist vascular consultant cover at all times
The appointee will share in emergency on-call duties with his or her colleagues in a 1 in 9 rota with prospective cover for both annual and study leave.
The timetable will be agreed at the start of the post for theatre and clinic sessions and the post holder will be expected to work flexibly according to demand.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be 12-14 programmed activities involving at least 2 outpatient sessions, 3 operating sessions One Programmed Activity per week is allocated for x-ray meetings and multidisciplinary meetings, PA for ward rounds and 0.5 PA per week is allocated for direct clinical care administrative activity. Finally, typically, up to 1 programmed activity is allocated for continuing professional development and activities such as clinical audit, postgraduate medical education and teaching. With on call and prospective cover this comes to 12-14 PAs.
Where possible a regular timetable will be established, however the nature of the post requires the post holder to be flexible in order to maximise theatre and clinic capacity.
An example of a consultant weekly job plan:
Monday
Tues
Weds
Thus
Fri
am
Clinic
OR
OR
MDT
Clinic
pm
Endo
OR
OR
Clinic
SPA
Emergency Duties
This is on a basis of 1:9 ROTA with 3 trainee middle grades and 5 other specialty Surgeons
Emergency on-call duties in general surgery are undertaken by a team consisting of a consultant supported by one FY1 and one ST/ SpR / Specialty surgeon. The consultant emergency duties are carried out in a block of several days on call during which most elective commitments are cancelled. However, owing to the nature of cancer referrals, flexibility will be expected in providing cover for new and follow up patients during the Consultants on-call week. The emphasis is on a team approach to ensure optimal patient care whilst ensuring educational time for junior staff within normal working hours.
Urology services are provided by urology team, but during night or weekend on call the General surgery Middle grade provide support to urology consultant on call.
Vascular emergencies are networked with Addenbrookes and all in-patient care for these patients is by transfer to Addenbrookes. There is a separate vascular rota provided by the vascular surgeons at Addenbrookes, providing specialist vascular consultant cover at all times
The appointee will share in emergency on-call duties with his or her colleagues in a 1 in 9 rota with prospective cover for both annual and study leave.
The timetable will be agreed at the start of the post for theatre and clinic sessions and the post holder will be expected to work flexibly according to demand.
Person Specification
Education and Qulaifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
- ATLS course
Desirable
- ALS Certificate
- CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
- MD or MS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in General Surgery including emergency surgery for a minimum of 5 years at Registrar level.
- Specific training in /colorectal/laparoscopic /general surgery
- Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels
Desirable
- Experience in flexible endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Academic Achievements
Essential
- .Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
- Evidence of having supervised and supported research students
Person Specification
Education and Qulaifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
- ATLS course
Desirable
- ALS Certificate
- CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
- MD or MS
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in General Surgery including emergency surgery for a minimum of 5 years at Registrar level.
- Specific training in /colorectal/laparoscopic /general surgery
- Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels
Desirable
- Experience in flexible endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Academic Achievements
Essential
- .Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
- Evidence of having supervised and supported research students
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
