Job summary
CREHST Surgical Training Programme with Interest in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Fixed-Term: 24 months
The CREHST Program (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training) has been devised in order to provide trust grade junior clinical fellows a structured training experience culminating in CREHST sign-off (providing requirements are met), allowing application to higher surgical training.
9 roles across 3 themed programs are available as follows. This advert relates to 3 roles that sit in the Trauma and Orthopaedics 'theme', as per the below.
The aim is to furnish trainees with broad surgical exposure, whilst allowing focussed development in their chosen speciality, in order to maximise the chances at ST3+ application.
T&O Themed:
14 months T&O, 4 months Plastics, 4 months General Surgery
- 3 roles available
Plastic Surgery Themed:
14 months Plastics, 4 months T&O, 4 months General Surgery
- 3 roles available
General Surgery Themed:
14 months General Surgery, 4 months T&O, 4 months Plastics
- 3 roles available
Main duties of the job
The CREHST Program (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training) has been devised in order to provide trust grade junior clinical fellows a structured training experience culminating in CREHST sign-off (providing requirements are met), allowing application to higher surgical training.
9 roles across 3 themed programs are available as follows.
The aim is to furnish trainees with broad surgical exposure, whilst allowing focussed development in their chosen speciality, in order to maximise the chances at ST3+ application
The Trust Management structure consists of three Clinical Divisions each managed by a Divisional Director of Operations and a Divisional Medical Director. This post sits within the Division of Surgery.
Surgery department-
The Surgical Division is led by a Director who is a member of the Trust Board, and is supported by a General Manager, Associate Directors and a Clinical Director. There are eight operating theatres, shared with specialist surgery and gynaecology, including 24 hour CEPOD theatre and Trauma theatre. 80% of Elective work is performed in the dedicated Day Surgery Unit.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of inpatients
- Management of acute presentations during participation in on-call work
- Regular attendance in theatre in order to meet surgical training targets
- Regular attendance in clinic in order to develop knowledge base
- Participation in monthly teaching
- Completion of (ideally) multiple quality improvement/audit projects
- Publication of 1 research paper
- Minimum 1x poster/podium
- Completion of MRCS Part A and Part B during the program
- Fastidious approach to allocated leadership role (e.g audit, rota, teaching coordinator)
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of inpatients
- Management of acute presentations during participation in on-call work
- Regular attendance in theatre in order to meet surgical training targets
- Regular attendance in clinic in order to develop knowledge base
- Participation in monthly teaching
- Completion of (ideally) multiple quality improvement/audit projects
- Publication of 1 research paper
- Minimum 1x poster/podium
- Completion of MRCS Part A and Part B during the program
- Fastidious approach to allocated leadership role (e.g audit, rota, teaching coordinator)
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of interview
- General Professional training
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification at the time of application
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence of practice.
Desirable
- Other specific attainments
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills
- Should have substantial full-time hospital service in the SHO or a higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration
- General surgery, especially emergency surgery experience
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Experience of audit and research
- Teaching ability
- Demonstration of keeping up to date with knowledge
- Additional experience in breast, colorectal and vascular surgery
- Evidence of training in management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of interview
- General Professional training
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification at the time of application
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence of practice.
Desirable
- Other specific attainments
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills
- Should have substantial full-time hospital service in the SHO or a higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration
- General surgery, especially emergency surgery experience
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Experience of audit and research
- Teaching ability
- Demonstration of keeping up to date with knowledge
- Additional experience in breast, colorectal and vascular surgery
- Evidence of training in management skills
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).