Job summary
Warrington and Halton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full time LAS ST1-2 in Colorectal and Breast. The successful applicants will be required for a 6-month fixed term contract from February 2026 to August 2026 and will participate in the General Surgery 1:10 emergency on-call rota at ST1-2 level.
Main duties of the job
General Surgery on Calls
You will be expected to participate in a 1 in 10 on-call rota providing emergency Surgery both within and out of hours on weekdays and weekends. The Trust has a very efficient system of managing emergency surgical admissions 24/7. The on-call rota includes cover of Urology and ENT (out of hours).
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in clinics and assist in elective theatres.
Support with teaching and participating in Audits within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in clinics and assist in elective theatres.
Support with teaching and participating in Audits within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
- Previous General Surgery experience
- Previous General Surgery experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration Primary Medical Degree
Desirable
- Completed 2-year foundation programme 6-month surgery experience
Training
Essential
- Foundation Training or equivalent or above
Desirable
- Clinical Skills of a standard that would be expected for an individual entering ST1-2 level of training
- Clinical Skills of a standard that would be expected for an individual entering ST1-2 level of training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
- Previous General Surgery experience
- Previous General Surgery experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration Primary Medical Degree
Desirable
- Completed 2-year foundation programme 6-month surgery experience
Training
Essential
- Foundation Training or equivalent or above
Desirable
- Clinical Skills of a standard that would be expected for an individual entering ST1-2 level of training
- Clinical Skills of a standard that would be expected for an individual entering ST1-2 level of training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
