Job summary
Trust Grade CT1/2 in General Surgery
Fixed term- 12 months
Full time- 40 Hours per week
The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking to appoint Trust Grade CT1/2 in General Surgery to be based at the Darent Valley Hospital. This post is available as soon as possible for 12 months; further extensions may be agreed mutually.
You will need to have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice to be considered for this role and have completed foundation training or have equivalent experience. Computer literacy and a good standard of written and spoken English are both essential.
In return we offer a great opportunity to gain experience, in a location that's just 24 minutes by train from Central London.
Shortlisting details and interview arrangements will be communicated via email therefore please ensure you check your email account regularly following the closing date. In addition the Trust will be chasing up references via email so please ensure you include the email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to fully participate in the training programme directed by the Director of Medical Education, which will include formal teaching sessions, directed and self-directed personal learning, structured appraisals and assessments.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt
Job description
Job responsibilities
Firms 1 and 2 both carry out a wide range of general surgery.
The specific interests of Firm 1 include vascular surgery, thyroid, paediatric and breast. A full range of vascular surgery is offered locally, including carotid surgery, femoro-distal bypass and infra-renal aortic surgery. Facilities are available for intra-operative angioplasty. There is an excellent Radiology Department with an interest in developing vascular interventional radiology. We have a colour duplex scanner, digital subtraction angiography, and spiral CT
The specific interests of teams include gastrointestinal surgery, emergency and colo-rectal disease. Mr. Bhardwaj, Mr. Hanek, Mr. Adamek and Mr. Nastro have special interest in laparoscopic colo-rectal surgery. On the top of this Mr Adamek and Mr Bhardwaj provide pelvic floor investigations and the Trust is participating in National Bowel Screening program both for colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
We have Paediatric surgery once per month at DVH under the GSTT consultant and again under SLA arrangement. There is a lot of experience available in Paediatric elective day case surgery and colo-rectal disease
Job description
Job responsibilities
Firms 1 and 2 both carry out a wide range of general surgery.
The specific interests of Firm 1 include vascular surgery, thyroid, paediatric and breast. A full range of vascular surgery is offered locally, including carotid surgery, femoro-distal bypass and infra-renal aortic surgery. Facilities are available for intra-operative angioplasty. There is an excellent Radiology Department with an interest in developing vascular interventional radiology. We have a colour duplex scanner, digital subtraction angiography, and spiral CT
The specific interests of teams include gastrointestinal surgery, emergency and colo-rectal disease. Mr. Bhardwaj, Mr. Hanek, Mr. Adamek and Mr. Nastro have special interest in laparoscopic colo-rectal surgery. On the top of this Mr Adamek and Mr Bhardwaj provide pelvic floor investigations and the Trust is participating in National Bowel Screening program both for colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
We have Paediatric surgery once per month at DVH under the GSTT consultant and again under SLA arrangement. There is a lot of experience available in Paediatric elective day case surgery and colo-rectal disease
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Familiar with UK system
- Previous experience in Surgery
- Additional postgraduate qualification
Research/Audit/ Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Published research/audit Experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Familiar with UK system
- Previous experience in Surgery
- Additional postgraduate qualification
Research/Audit/ Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Published research/audit Experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Surgery
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).
