Job summary
The successful candidate would be working at ST3+ / registrar level within the Department of General Surgery with an interest in Colorectal & Upper GI Surgery. The post would offer regular outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and registrar on-call duties (1 in 8). Endoscopy training is available to interested trainees.
Main duties of the job
Weekly timetable would include on average 2-3 theatre sessions, 1-2 outpatient clinic sessions and 2 optional research sessions. Although based with the colorectal & upper GI teams, a degree of cross cover within general surgery and vascular is expected - offering the trainee a broader experience. One week in 8 is "Hot-Week" covering emergency surgery - this is well-structured with a team-based system.
The post will build on core skills attained at CT1 & 2 and allow further development within General and Emergency Surgery.
The post would be part of the general surgical on-call rota 1:8 and have regular access to GI elective and emergency lists. Audit/research and publication would be expected.
All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns.
About us
Torbay and South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a weekly General Surgical themed programme at all levels under the Surgical Services Directorate in the following surgical specialties:-
- Upper GI
- Colorectal
- Urology
- Vascular
- Breast
Department of Surgery comprises of 14 General Surgeons (8 (2 LTFT) with a Colorectal Surgery interest, 6 with an Upper GI interest). These surgeons share the General Surgical on-call rota each doing a 7 day on-call week. We also have 1 Specialist Vascular and 3 Breast Surgeons. We also have a strong unit of 5 dedicated Urologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MD Research Post
This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time research post at Torbay Hospital South Devon Upper GI Unit. The post would involve working towards an MD thesis registered with the University of Plymouth. The clinical commitment of the post would be to the on-call middle grade rota for general surgery and 2 half day sessions per week of clinical commitment. The rest of the time would be committed to the research project. We are an active unit academically and in pioneering UGI surgery. We are an internationally recognised advanced benign biliary training centre.
You would be provided with a desk and computer for your job, the MD fees would be included as part of the Job. Your supervisor would Mr Stuart Andrews Clinical Director of surgery, President of BBUGSS and Consultant Upper GI Surgeon. The thesis would be based around bile duct exploration, publication of novel outcome data and running an RCT.
The salary will be based on your NHS grade and new deal junior contract for current middle grade rota. To discuss further please contact Stuart Andrews/Kirk Bowling via (secretary number)
Job description
Job responsibilities
MD Research Post
This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time research post at Torbay Hospital South Devon Upper GI Unit. The post would involve working towards an MD thesis registered with the University of Plymouth. The clinical commitment of the post would be to the on-call middle grade rota for general surgery and 2 half day sessions per week of clinical commitment. The rest of the time would be committed to the research project. We are an active unit academically and in pioneering UGI surgery. We are an internationally recognised advanced benign biliary training centre.
You would be provided with a desk and computer for your job, the MD fees would be included as part of the Job. Your supervisor would Mr Stuart Andrews Clinical Director of surgery, President of BBUGSS and Consultant Upper GI Surgeon. The thesis would be based around bile duct exploration, publication of novel outcome data and running an RCT.
The salary will be based on your NHS grade and new deal junior contract for current middle grade rota. To discuss further please contact Stuart Andrews/Kirk Bowling via (secretary number)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS.
- Be eligble for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Capacity to apply sound knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
- Validated logbook document of surgical exposure to date.
- Applicants must have demonstrable skils in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council.
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g. Everyone Counts, Improving Lives, Commitment to Quality of Care, Respect & Dignity, Working Together For Patients, Compassion)
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice).
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions.
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitivity to others.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills.
- Capacity to operative effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive / pressurised situations
- Capacity to operative effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive / pressurised situations.
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
- Awareness of own limitations, and when to ask for help.
Desirable
- Evidence of CT/ST1 competences in core surgery at the time of application and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of appointment. Acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of of Core Surgical Training Programme of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training.
- Evidence of training in basic surgical skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS.
- Be eligble for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
- Capacity to apply sound knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
- Validated logbook document of surgical exposure to date.
- Applicants must have demonstrable skils in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council.
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g. Everyone Counts, Improving Lives, Commitment to Quality of Care, Respect & Dignity, Working Together For Patients, Compassion)
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice).
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions.
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitivity to others.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills.
- Capacity to operative effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive / pressurised situations
- Capacity to operative effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive / pressurised situations.
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
- Awareness of own limitations, and when to ask for help.
Desirable
- Evidence of CT/ST1 competences in core surgery at the time of application and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of appointment. Acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of of Core Surgical Training Programme of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training.
- Evidence of training in basic surgical skills.
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).
