Job summary
The General Surgery team at St George's Hospital wishes to appoint an ST1/ST2 level trust doctor to join the surgical team. The post would provide an ideal professional development platform from which the appointee may develop a portfolio of experience, although the post is not part of a formal training programme. The main responsibilities of the post are to care for the patients admitted to the wards for elective or emergency surgery
Main duties of the job
Main Duties/Key Results Areas:
The appointee will be responsible for the care of patients under the colorectal or UGI surgical team, including administrative duties. They should be competent at the 'senior house officer level' in general and emergency surgery.
Responsibilities:
- On-call duties, including day, night and weekend shifts on a rotational basis.
- Fulfilling ward duties, including ward rounds.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensuring Health, Safety, and Welfare compliance.
- Maintaining confidentiality of confidential information according to Data Protection Act provisions.
- Adhering to the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy to prevent unlawful discrimination.
- Keeping skills up-to-date, following Trust policies and professional codes, and maintaining necessary registration.
- Complying with St. George's Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
- Undertaking additional duties as required, consistent with the grade and service needs.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research,education and employee engagement.It is a national centre of excellence for specialist services such as neurology, cardiology and cancer care. The Trust is also a major provider of trauma and emergency services, children's services, maternity care, care for the elderly, vascular and renal services.The main hospital site is the St George's Hospital in Tooting, a site that we share with theequally renowned St George's University of London. The Trust also runs services from St. Johns' Therapy Centre in Clapham, Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton and The Nelson Hospital in Wimbledon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to agree mutually agreeable cross cover arrangements with his/her colleagues within the firm and for these arrangements to be documented in writing. Notification of annual or other arranged leave, and cover arrangements, must be at least six weeks prior to the proposed leave, and must be made in writing to the Specialty Manager for General Surgery, approved by a consultant within the firm. Post holder will be expected to work with and support the Physician assistants and clinical nurse specialists within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to agree mutually agreeable cross cover arrangements with his/her colleagues within the firm and for these arrangements to be documented in writing. Notification of annual or other arranged leave, and cover arrangements, must be at least six weeks prior to the proposed leave, and must be made in writing to the Specialty Manager for General Surgery, approved by a consultant within the firm. Post holder will be expected to work with and support the Physician assistants and clinical nurse specialists within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- - Full GMC registration
- - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- - Pre-registration House Officer posts
Desirable
- A&E, previous general surgery positions
Skills
Essential
- - A developing knowledge of the basic science of surgery and the ability to apply this into clinical practice. - Ability to follow advice and instruction..
Desirable
- - Proven manual and technical aptitude.
Knowledge
Essential
- - Commitment to learning. - Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility. - Excellent communication skills
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of service improvements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- - Full GMC registration
- - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- - Pre-registration House Officer posts
Desirable
- A&E, previous general surgery positions
Skills
Essential
- - A developing knowledge of the basic science of surgery and the ability to apply this into clinical practice. - Ability to follow advice and instruction..
Desirable
- - Proven manual and technical aptitude.
Knowledge
Essential
- - Commitment to learning. - Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility. - Excellent communication skills
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of service improvements
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).
