Job summary
The candidate will be required in the first instance to rotate through the upper GI, colorectal in conjunction with Specialist Registrars working within the department. We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and capable to assist in the management of general surgical conditions within the Trust. If you have particular expertise in certain procedures or wish to acquire further skills that are of benefit to the trust, then this will be actively discussed and supported within the strategic and financial constraints that currently exist.
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Main duties of the job
The new appointee will be expected to have a broad understanding, knowledge and UK based experience of general surgery, laparoscopic and breast surgery and endoscopy.
- The new appointee will be expected to be familiar with and competent in the investigation and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disease including endoscopy.
- On call 1:8 with prospective cover for general surgical emergencies. Intermediate cover within the department is provided by Foundation/Core Trainee doctors and Specialist Registrars/Trust Grade doctors.- Elective general surgery dependent on the experience of the successful candidate and case mix.
- Responsible for colorectal rapid access outpatient clinics.
- To work with colleagues to audit activity and undertake research to ensure uniformly high standard of care.
- To participate in the teaching of undergraduates and other professional groups and to provide clinical supervision and training of junior hospital doctors.
- To participate in continuing professional development activities and in the Trust's appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.
- To participate in revalidation as required by the General Medical Council.
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About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust delivers services to patients seven days a week and aims to provide equality of treatment and outcome regardless of the day of the week. To meet these aims and changing service requirements, the Trust may need you either to work temporarily outside of your core hours or to permanently change your core working days and hours. The Trust will give you reasonable notice, where possible, of temporary changes to your days or hours of work and will consult with you and/or your staff representatives about substantial permanent changes, but ultimately, these are changes which may be required of you.
All Surgeons currently undertake laparoscopic surgery as part of their specialist interests. We have fully equipped GI theatres with Stortz 4K stacks and both Harmonic scalpel and Ligasure are available. The range of laparoscopic operations undertaken in the unit include anti-reflux surgery, splenectomy, gastro-jejunostomy, bile duct exploration, colonic and rectal resection for both benign and malignant disease. We have an established TAMIS (Trans Anal Minimally Invasive Surgery) service for both benign and malignant rectal lesions.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust delivers services to patients seven days a week and aims to provide equality of treatment and outcome regardless of the day of the week. To meet these aims and changing service requirements, the Trust may need you either to work temporarily outside of your core hours or to permanently change your core working days and hours. The Trust will give you reasonable notice, where possible, of temporary changes to your days or hours of work and will consult with you and/or your staff representatives about substantial permanent changes, but ultimately, these are changes which may be required of you.
All Surgeons currently undertake laparoscopic surgery as part of their specialist interests. We have fully equipped GI theatres with Stortz 4K stacks and both Harmonic scalpel and Ligasure are available. The range of laparoscopic operations undertaken in the unit include anti-reflux surgery, splenectomy, gastro-jejunostomy, bile duct exploration, colonic and rectal resection for both benign and malignant disease. We have an established TAMIS (Trans Anal Minimally Invasive Surgery) service for both benign and malignant rectal lesions.
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Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- MRCS
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- A minimum of 2 years work experience in acute general surgery involving outpatient clinics and theatres at ST1-2 (SHO) level at time of commencement
Desirable
- 2 years UK work experience in acute General Surgery involving outpatients clinics & theatres at ST1-2 (SHO) level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical governance and audit.
- Evidence of commitment to teaching.
Desirable
- 2 years UK experience in laparoscopic Surgery & endoscopy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research
Essential
- Understand importance of research and publishing
Desirable
- Presentations at regional / national / international meetings
- Publications
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- MRCS
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- A minimum of 2 years work experience in acute general surgery involving outpatient clinics and theatres at ST1-2 (SHO) level at time of commencement
Desirable
- 2 years UK work experience in acute General Surgery involving outpatients clinics & theatres at ST1-2 (SHO) level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical governance and audit.
- Evidence of commitment to teaching.
Desirable
- 2 years UK experience in laparoscopic Surgery & endoscopy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Research
Essential
- Understand importance of research and publishing
Desirable
- Presentations at regional / national / international meetings
- Publications
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).
