Job summary
Salisbury District Hospital is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Foundation Year One doctor to apply for the full-time post of FY1 in Urology and General Surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible with an end date of 2nd April 2026.
You will gain experience across the two busy surgical departments. The successful candidate will also participate in the on-call rota along with the current trainees and the hospital at night rota.
Candidates will require full registration with the General Medical Council. You will be encouraged to develop clinical, managerial and educational skills within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the daily care of the ward patients working in co-operation with the registrars.
Routine admissions and emergencies to be clerked. Clinical notes to be maintained, clearly and accurately.
Attend the Emergency Department to review cases referred to the department.
Assist in the operating theatre wherever possible, when ward duties permit, and in post-operative recovery of patients following Urology, UGI and Colorectal surgery.
Attend ward rounds of the combined GI and Urology staff and of individual consultants.
Attend, where possible, out-patient clinics for formal teaching of regional examination and clinical injuries.
Encouragement will be given for junior doctors to carry out research if he/she wishes.
The post holder would be expected to attend educational sessions and in particular the specifically designed course for Junior Medical Staff, with protected time for education on Friday afternoons if not on duty.
The postholder will participate in the Out of Hours on-call rota (weekend and long day) for Urology & General Surgery both on a 1:11 basis.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential
- MMBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Previous basic surgical experience at F1 level
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/division
- Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication.
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience in, and commitment to clinical audit
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of the service
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload
Other attributes
Essential
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Essential
- To be empathetic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications and Specialist Training
Essential
- MMBS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Previous basic surgical experience at F1 level
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/division
- Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication.
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience in, and commitment to clinical audit
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in managing risk and knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of the service
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload
Other attributes
Essential
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Good interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Essential
- To be empathetic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspective and treat others with understanding
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).