Job summary
This full time post is aimed surgical trainees who have finished their core surgical training and want to spend time in gaining more clinical experience in general surgery and is for a minimum period of 6 months extendable to 12 months.
This post will provide benign upper GI surgery training (with an emphasis on laparoscopic surgery, including biliary surgery) to prepare the post holder for taking-up independent practice as a future consultant.
Main duties of the job
The trainee will be attached to the Oseaphagastric team and be responsible for attending theatres, outpatients, endoscopy lists and on call commitments. The primary function will be supporting the delivery of the benign upper GI surgery service.
This post will support the development of benign daycase operating at the newly built elective care centre in North Bristol.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, please download the Job Description document attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, please download the Job Description document attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in general surgery as a core trainee
- Experience in audit and research
- Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to general surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of good clinical practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake on call duties on a registrar rota
- Have developing experience in laparoscopic surgery
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Ability to work with Microsoft office
- Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Respectful
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in general surgery as a core trainee
- Experience in audit and research
- Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to general surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of good clinical practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake on call duties on a registrar rota
- Have developing experience in laparoscopic surgery
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Ability to work with Microsoft office
- Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Respectful
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HN
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
