Job summary
Are you looking to progress your career in surgery whilst working at a major London teaching hospital? This is an exciting time for you to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and to work in our leading surgical and allied surgical teams.
We are recruiting for CT1/2 local core surgical programme. Suitable candidates will have completed Foundation Training or equivalent and have a keen career interest in surgery. We are an organisation committed to providing high quality, expert and safe care but also importantly, we value and take our role in medical education and research very seriously.
We offer high quality surgical training programmes across several specialties and have developed our own local core surgical training programme. As a local programme, offered across our multiple sites in North-West London, we can offer tailored core-level equivalent training. The programme is managed, quality assured, supported and mentored by our local training programme director and education team. Successful completion of the programme and assessment at the final local ARCP will culminate in the award of a certificate of readiness to enter higher surgical training (CREHST) to indicate achievement of the required competencies and experience to enter higher surgical training.
Main duties of the job
We will offer Local Core Surgical training programmes to achieve the required competencies and experience across several specialties as well as specific Themed Core Surgical Rotations.
Themed rotations are offered based in
General Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Plastic Surgery
ENT Surgery Vascular Surgery Neurosurgery Rotations will include the allied specialties of Intensive Care Medicine, Transplant Surgery and Major Trauma. Additional and alternative placements may be possible by discussion and agreement with our local TPD.
Successful candidates can expect
Appointment to a 2-year contract with 4 or 6 month rotations, allowing stability
- Regular scheduled operating, clinic, acute and elective surgical experience in line with guidance and standards detailed by the Joint Committee for Surgical Training
- A named Educational Supervisor for the duration of the programme.
- 10 days study leave/ year with an enhanced personal study budget
Access to ISCP e-portfolio (Trust funded as part of the enhanced study budget)
- Annual Review Process and support to achieve the requirements of core surgical training
- Access to opportunities for quality improvement, research and relevant teaching
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work of the department, Service activity, Clinical staffing, Research and teaching activities varies across rotations: Information will be provided at local induction for each placement
Key areas of responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in each specialty rotation
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Governance
To participate in clinical audit and incident reporting
To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to
To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas
To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Leadership and team working
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills regarding individual performance and clinical teams
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College London as required.
To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
To adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Research opportunities
Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and with Imperial College London.
Teaching opportunities
You would be expected to engage with and teach undergraduate and elective students. Opportunities may also arise for more formal teaching sessions.
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person specification attached. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work of the department, Service activity, Clinical staffing, Research and teaching activities varies across rotations: Information will be provided at local induction for each placement
Key areas of responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in each specialty rotation
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Governance
To participate in clinical audit and incident reporting
To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to
To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas
To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Leadership and team working
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills regarding individual performance and clinical teams
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College London as required.
To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
To adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Research opportunities
Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and with Imperial College London.
Teaching opportunities
You would be expected to engage with and teach undergraduate and elective students. Opportunities may also arise for more formal teaching sessions.
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person specification attached. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the General Medical Council (GMC) at the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
- Meet the standards set out in Good Medical Practice, and not be subject to fitness to practise conditions which would prevent you taking up the post or performing fully within it
- You must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps
- Have evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of evidence-informed practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in undertaking clinical audit (second cycle/closed audit loop).
- Evidence of a quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
Desirable
- Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialty streams as outlined by the job description
Desirable
- A minimum of 6 months NHS experience
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the General Medical Council (GMC) at the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
- Meet the standards set out in Good Medical Practice, and not be subject to fitness to practise conditions which would prevent you taking up the post or performing fully within it
- You must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps
- Have evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of evidence-informed practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in undertaking clinical audit (second cycle/closed audit loop).
- Evidence of a quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
Desirable
- Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialty streams as outlined by the job description
Desirable
- A minimum of 6 months NHS experience
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
