Job summary
This is a 12 month, fixed-term post to work full-time in a position within the Surgical Department and will include registrar level on-call, currently on a 1:8 rota At Yeovil and a 1:10 at Taunton with prospective cover (covering general surgery alongside urology and vascular cover with support from consultants who may be based at Yeovil Hospital [Urology only]). This may be subject to change in line with EWTD working regulations. There is an established ambulatory care service with dedicated sessions to support this alongside the on-call team. The candidate will have exposure to advanced laparoscopic colorectal (for cancer and benign conditions), complex hernia, benign upper GI, breast and general paediatric surgery. Robotic surgery has been introduced across the trust and they may be exposed to these cases to assist. They will partake in surgical clinics and will be responsible for the care of surgical patients on the ward, supporting the more junior members of the surgical team and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members involved with care of surgical patients.
Main duties of the job
This post will require efficient planning and organizational skills and the ability to work within the wider surgical team and fulfil all rota commitments. Being able to manage time effectively and support the ward surgical team to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner to aid care of the surgical patients.
The rota is usually available 6 weeks in advance but there will be an expectation for flexible working to cover emerging needs within the department (eg sickness).
This post will have responsibility for supervising and supporting the surgical ward team in the day-to-day management of the elective and emergency surgical patients. When on-call this will require leadership and management of the workforce to see the emergency patients in a timely manner, institute the necessary initial management and investigations (including operating on them) and escalate to seniors as necessary.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employees of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT), all levels of Medical Staff including Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Training Doctors and Resident Doctors. Wider multidisciplinary team including Matrons, Sisters, Nurses, HCAs, other Healthcare Professionals, Business Managers and Rota Coordinators. This list is a guide and not exhaustive.
This post will require efficient planning and organizational skills and the ability to work within the wider surgical team and fulfil all rota commitments. Being able to manage time effectively and support the ward surgical team to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner to aid care of the surgical patients.
The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit. They will be expected to initiate and supervise audit projects related to their sub-specialty interest. They will liaise with the audit specialty Lead Consultant. All audit projects, including Trust directed audit, are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee. Participation in national audit is encouraged.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Employees of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT), all levels of Medical Staff including Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Training Doctors and Resident Doctors. Wider multidisciplinary team including Matrons, Sisters, Nurses, HCAs, other Healthcare Professionals, Business Managers and Rota Coordinators. This list is a guide and not exhaustive.
This post will require efficient planning and organizational skills and the ability to work within the wider surgical team and fulfil all rota commitments. Being able to manage time effectively and support the ward surgical team to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner to aid care of the surgical patients.
The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit. They will be expected to initiate and supervise audit projects related to their sub-specialty interest. They will liaise with the audit specialty Lead Consultant. All audit projects, including Trust directed audit, are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee. Participation in national audit is encouraged.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC and hold a licence to practise
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).
