Job summary
MCHFT wishes to appoint an enthusiastic individual to the above post. This is a fixed term post from 3rd August 2022 to 2nd August 2023. This is a LED ST1/2 level position appointed for service commitments - it is not a recognised training post. However, whilst this is not a training post supported by the Mersey Deanery there are many training opportunities and previous post holders have progressed into training posts or Registrar level positions.The post will be attached to the General Surgery team including Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI Surgery and General/Paediatric Surgery providing an excellent broad range of exposure to several specialties. The post participates in a rolling rota including an on-call service provision for General Surgery and Urology (out of normal office working hours).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the General Surgery Department, Surgery and Cancer Division.
The post will be attached to the General Surgery team including Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI Surgery and General/Paediatric Surgery providing an excellent broad range of exposure to several specialties. The post participates in a rolling rota including an on-call service provision for General Surgery and Urology (out of normal office working hours).
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIESThe post holder will undertake ward duties in General Surgery and will supervise F1s within their remit. The post includes assisting in elective theatre and training in basic surgical skills and appropriate operations under supervision.
The post will be involved in the emergency on-call rota for General Surgery and for shifts outside of office hours (0830 to 1700), the Urology emergency service is also covered.
Every day there is available a general surgery emergency operating list. There is considerable scope for training and supervision in emergency general surgery. There are opportunities for training in endoscopy. Other clinical training opportunities can be discussed and arranged depending on the individuals requirements.
EDUCATION AND TRAININGThe post holder will be required to undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD). The Trust supports the requirements for continuing education as laid down by the Royal College, and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. In addition the post holder will be required to attend mandatory and essential training in line with the Trust policy. There is also a purpose built and very active Post Graduate Medical Centre at Leighton Hospital. The Centre has a well-equipped lecture theatre with internet facilities and a library.
Regular weekly surgical department meetings are held including journal club and case presentations. In addition there are regular multidisciplinary team meetings for breast, colorectal and upper GI cancer, a weekly medical/surgical/radiology meeting and weekly vascular radiology and monthly duplex scan review meetings. There is a compulsory monthly departmental audit. All ST1/F2 and SpRs are expected to present audit topics on a planned and regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIESThe post holder will undertake ward duties in General Surgery and will supervise F1s within their remit. The post includes assisting in elective theatre and training in basic surgical skills and appropriate operations under supervision.
The post will be involved in the emergency on-call rota for General Surgery and for shifts outside of office hours (0830 to 1700), the Urology emergency service is also covered.
Every day there is available a general surgery emergency operating list. There is considerable scope for training and supervision in emergency general surgery. There are opportunities for training in endoscopy. Other clinical training opportunities can be discussed and arranged depending on the individuals requirements.
EDUCATION AND TRAININGThe post holder will be required to undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD). The Trust supports the requirements for continuing education as laid down by the Royal College, and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. In addition the post holder will be required to attend mandatory and essential training in line with the Trust policy. There is also a purpose built and very active Post Graduate Medical Centre at Leighton Hospital. The Centre has a well-equipped lecture theatre with internet facilities and a library.
Regular weekly surgical department meetings are held including journal club and case presentations. In addition there are regular multidisciplinary team meetings for breast, colorectal and upper GI cancer, a weekly medical/surgical/radiology meeting and weekly vascular radiology and monthly duplex scan review meetings. There is a compulsory monthly departmental audit. All ST1/F2 and SpRs are expected to present audit topics on a planned and regular basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- GMC registration
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Clear reason for seeking appointment
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Proven ability to take clinical history & undertake examination
- Knowledge of the workings of the NHS
- Basic general surgical operating
Desirable
- Use of evidence based practice Participation in audit
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Information technology skills Experience of working within the NHS in a variety of posts
Ability
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice Teaching and training; appraising and assessing Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding Probity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- GMC registration
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Clear reason for seeking appointment
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Proven ability to take clinical history & undertake examination
- Knowledge of the workings of the NHS
- Basic general surgical operating
Desirable
- Use of evidence based practice Participation in audit
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Information technology skills Experience of working within the NHS in a variety of posts
Ability
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice Teaching and training; appraising and assessing Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding Probity
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).
