Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive middle grade to join our Genereal surgical team. These are fixed term posts for 6 months in the first instance with the possibility of longer term opportunities within the Trust subject to performance and progress. The appointee will cover all sites during elective activity but emergency oncall commitlents will be at MMUH only.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with MRCS (or equivalent). Elective commitments will include daycase, major elective surgery, out patients and endoscopy. Support and supervision will be provided as needed.
Main duties of the job
The successful appointees would be expected to be a fully integrated part of the General surgical team at middle grade level. Supervision of junior doctors would be expected with involvement in local Induction programmes. Full integration in the elective and emergency upper GI, lower GI and general surgical teams services is key to this post.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be at ST3 level (ie 4 years post qualification) and whilst not approved training posts we would mirror the training opportunities to those given to training post holders. The JSD higher posts will allow you to consolidate your surgical experience in a supportive environment, giving you wide ranging clinical exposure and training in a progressive Trust that has won numerous national and local awards. The post will be based within the directorate of Surgery at SWBH.. The post holders will work a 1:11 full-shift system including prospective cover for annual andstudy leave.We would be keen to work with successful applicants to design rotations that would provide exposure to different specialties with in surgery to suit their training needs and career aspirations.
We envisage that the JSD (Higher) would act as a stepping stone into specialty training, and in the past years the post holders have successfully secured the national training numbers. The successful candidates will have significant relevant experience post qualification, full GMC Registration with a license to practice and previous UK experience.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Director Mr. Edward Harper: Tel: 0121 507 3226
Email:dward.harper@nhs.net
Specialty Lead: Mr Rajeev Peravali: Tel: 0121 507 3133 Email;rajeev.peravali@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be at ST3 level (ie 4 years post qualification) and whilst not approved training posts we would mirror the training opportunities to those given to training post holders. The JSD higher posts will allow you to consolidate your surgical experience in a supportive environment, giving you wide ranging clinical exposure and training in a progressive Trust that has won numerous national and local awards. The post will be based within the directorate of Surgery at SWBH.. The post holders will work a 1:11 full-shift system including prospective cover for annual andstudy leave.We would be keen to work with successful applicants to design rotations that would provide exposure to different specialties with in surgery to suit their training needs and career aspirations.
We envisage that the JSD (Higher) would act as a stepping stone into specialty training, and in the past years the post holders have successfully secured the national training numbers. The successful candidates will have significant relevant experience post qualification, full GMC Registration with a license to practice and previous UK experience.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Director Mr. Edward Harper: Tel: 0121 507 3226
Email:dward.harper@nhs.net
Specialty Lead: Mr Rajeev Peravali: Tel: 0121 507 3133 Email;rajeev.peravali@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- MRCS or equivalent
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of an interest in research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Audit
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience at middle grade level in the UK NHS system
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- MRCS or equivalent
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of an interest in research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Audit
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience at middle grade level in the UK NHS system
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
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).
