Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor on a 12-months Fixed Term contract to join our busy surgical department.
We have a large throughput of elective and emergency cases; approximately 10-15 cases are admitted as emergencies, but twice the number may be reviewed without admission in the surgical admissions unit. Out Patient and operating sessions are held not only at Blackpool Victoria Hospital but also in peripheral hospitals at Fleetwood. Every firm does a mix of day case and inpatient surgery, giving ample exposure to basic surgical techniques.
There are 4 General Surgery Wards and 1 Urology Ward.All emergency patients are admitted directly to the admissions unit.
Surgical Trainees work a system of full shifts which reflects the work intensity of the department. (The department also employs Nurse Practitioners to support Junior Medical Staff and alleviate inappropriate duties).
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
- Provision of in-patient care for Consultant's patients.
- Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month)
- Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week)
- Attendance at Theatre sessions every week.
- Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks.
- Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed.
- Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week).
- Other duties as directed by the Head of Department
- Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, or BVH, as it is known locally, is a medium sized NHS district general hospital (DGH), and comprises the major element of secondary health care within the wider combined acute and community trust that is the "Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust". The Hospital itself has around 900 beds and these provide care for Acute Medicine in its wider terms and DGH Surgical specialities, including amongst others General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Urology and Gynaecology. There is a Women and Children's unit including both Consultant lead and Midwife lead maternity care.
There is a busy Accident and Emergency unit, closely linked to the Acute Medical Unit and the Intensive Care Unit. Surgical urgent admissions are managed through a Surgical Assessment Unit. Two regional specialities are hosted on site; regional Haematology and the Regional Cardiothoracic Unit (Lancashire Cardiac Centre) which provides Primary PCI and other tertiary cardiac services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-site educational assets include both a Health Education Centre (HPEC) with facilities for both undergraduates and postgraduates, a separate Simulation and Skills centre including a simulation suite, various seminar rooms and lecture theatres. Within the cardiac build there are wet-lab facilities. There is a regular teaching Grand Round on Wednesday lunchtime together with audits and the other Departmental Governance meetings that one would expect. Professional development of staff is supported with in-house courses, as well as access to regional resources. There is a strong theme of promoting the development of our future leaders.
Clinical leadership is provided through a Divisional Structure supporting Clinical Departments with Heads of Department. Alongside this is the Educational Structure managed out of the HPEC. There is a strong Nursing Leadership which works closely with the Medical Leadership. General management and finance functions work closely with the Divisional structures to provide optimal levels of clinical care. We have a strong and ongoing focus on improvement and risk reduction and clinical quality is overseen through the Divisions which report through to the Trust Board. There is an active Clinical Research department with facilities within the main hospital building.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-site educational assets include both a Health Education Centre (HPEC) with facilities for both undergraduates and postgraduates, a separate Simulation and Skills centre including a simulation suite, various seminar rooms and lecture theatres. Within the cardiac build there are wet-lab facilities. There is a regular teaching Grand Round on Wednesday lunchtime together with audits and the other Departmental Governance meetings that one would expect. Professional development of staff is supported with in-house courses, as well as access to regional resources. There is a strong theme of promoting the development of our future leaders.
Clinical leadership is provided through a Divisional Structure supporting Clinical Departments with Heads of Department. Alongside this is the Educational Structure managed out of the HPEC. There is a strong Nursing Leadership which works closely with the Medical Leadership. General management and finance functions work closely with the Divisional structures to provide optimal levels of clinical care. We have a strong and ongoing focus on improvement and risk reduction and clinical quality is overseen through the Divisions which report through to the Trust Board. There is an active Clinical Research department with facilities within the main hospital building.
Person Specification
GMC registration
Essential
2 years experience
Essential
NHS experience
Essential
Person Specification
GMC registration
Essential
2 years experience
Essential
NHS experience
Essential
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
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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).
