Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor interestedin a career in Breast Surgery to join a team of accomplished Surgeons to support delivery of high-quality careto our Breast Surgery patients. This is a full-time 10PA post. The department offers extensive opportunities tosupport consultants both in a clinic environment and in theatres, with access to complex procedures,specialist interests.The post-holder will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford with responsibilities across both sites.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the 1:6 non-resident General Surgery on-call rotaalongside a team of Specialty Doctors in Breast and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. Contribution to an out ofhours on call rota is core to this role.
Main duties of the job
Clinicalo Contributing to the care of in-patients and outpatients clinics, along with theatre assistance andadministrative duties associated with the care of patients. Independent operating lists will beexpected with experience in post.o To contribute to a 1 in 6 non-resident General Surgery on-call at the Princess Royal Hospital.o To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely illpatients.o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in amulti-professional team.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams andcommissioners.o To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services foraround half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches fromthe Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The maintowns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire);Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautifuland unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital(RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity.Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients,diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director/Lead andconsultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time jobplan is based on a 10 PA working week (not inc on call PAs). The job plan will be reviewed annually and is aprospective agreement that sets out the doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year.It covers all aspects of a doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, educationand managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and externaland will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategicpriorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care (includes 1.3 PAs on call) - includes clinical activity,clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. Out of Hours Activity attracts 1.3 PAs, is Category A, 1:6 non resident, attracting 4% enhancement.The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise isundertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for thepost. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis withthe Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director/Lead andconsultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time jobplan is based on a 10 PA working week (not inc on call PAs). The job plan will be reviewed annually and is aprospective agreement that sets out the doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year.It covers all aspects of a doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, educationand managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and externaland will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategicpriorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care (includes 1.3 PAs on call) - includes clinical activity,clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. Out of Hours Activity attracts 1.3 PAs, is Category A, 1:6 non resident, attracting 4% enhancement.The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise isundertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for thepost. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis withthe Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS
Desirable
- RCS Specialty Skills Course in Breast Diseases
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Breast Surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Breast Surgery; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies)
- Experience of working at ST3 level in Breast Surgery in the NHS
- Completion of foundation training or equivalent
- Evidence of breast assessment and diagnosis with interpretation of investigations
- Experience of Breast reconstruction
- Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework - detailed in Job Description
Desirable
- Broad experience in all aspects of breast surgery from screening to diagnosis
- Experience of Surgical emergencies & working knowledge of Surgical problems common to the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS
Desirable
- RCS Specialty Skills Course in Breast Diseases
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Breast Surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Breast Surgery; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies)
- Experience of working at ST3 level in Breast Surgery in the NHS
- Completion of foundation training or equivalent
- Evidence of breast assessment and diagnosis with interpretation of investigations
- Experience of Breast reconstruction
- Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework - detailed in Job Description
Desirable
- Broad experience in all aspects of breast surgery from screening to diagnosis
- Experience of Surgical emergencies & working knowledge of Surgical problems common to the UK
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).
