Job summary
THE POST
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic individual to the above post. This is a fixed term opportunity until 01/10/2026 due to a vacancy within the department. Applicants will be expected to have completed their basic surgical training and the post will be suitable for individuals who wish to gain further clinical experience and to have the opportunity of being involved in general surgery, endoscopy and in particular, Upper GI surgery. The Job Posting is subject to close if we are receiving many applications.
The post holder will participate in the emergency on-call rota for General Surgery which will include a rotational commitment to on-call during the day, weekends, and nights.
THE APPOINTMENT
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the General Surgery Department, Surgery and Cancer Division.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will have clinic and theatre sessions under the supervision of a consultant and together with the Specialist Registrars and Clinical Fellows will provide day and night time "out of hours" emergency cover to the surgical emergency admissions ward as part of a rota.
JOB PLAN
A formal job plan review will be undertaken between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, three months after the commencement date of the appointment. This job plan will be agreed by the Associate Medical Director.
The job plan will be reviewed at least annually by the Clinical Lead. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the Specialty Doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the Specialty Doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities.
It will also include a schedule of commitments both internal and external in addition to personal objectives. These will correlate to the wider service objectives.
Information from the job plan is passed to the Associate Medical Director as per Trust policy. If a Specialty Doctor fails to agree their annual job plan with the Clinical Lead, the Trust does have a formal appeals mechanism in place.
A provisional job plan is shown within the attached job description.
The full job plan will be discussed with the successful applicant prior to appointment.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Primary medical degree
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience - at least 3 years
- Registrar level in General Surgery
- Proven ability to take clinical history & undertake examination
- Knowledge of the workings of the NHS
- Evidence of basic general surgical operating experience
- Evidence of clinical presentation skill
Desirable
- Use of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Information technology skills
- Experience of working within the NHS in a variety of posts
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Ability
Essential
- Proven clinical ability in general surgery
- Team working
- Effective communication skills
- Probity
- Attention to detail
- Able to produce legible notes
- Decision making
- Able to organise and set priorities
- Highly motivated and innovative
- Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
Audit and Research
Essential
- Interest and knowledge of audit
- Evidence of completion of audits
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate
- Training and continuous professional development
Desirable
- Research experience
- Published research in peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Ability to teach junior medical staff
Others
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and patients effectively
- Acceptance that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- Hepatitis B immunisation record
- Ability to maintain good attendance record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Primary medical degree
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience - at least 3 years
- Registrar level in General Surgery
- Proven ability to take clinical history & undertake examination
- Knowledge of the workings of the NHS
- Evidence of basic general surgical operating experience
- Evidence of clinical presentation skill
Desirable
- Use of evidence-based practice
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Information technology skills
- Experience of working within the NHS in a variety of posts
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Ability
Essential
- Proven clinical ability in general surgery
- Team working
- Effective communication skills
- Probity
- Attention to detail
- Able to produce legible notes
- Decision making
- Able to organise and set priorities
- Highly motivated and innovative
- Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
Audit and Research
Essential
- Interest and knowledge of audit
- Evidence of completion of audits
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate
- Training and continuous professional development
Desirable
- Research experience
- Published research in peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Ability to teach junior medical staff
Others
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and patients effectively
- Acceptance that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- Hepatitis B immunisation record
- Ability to maintain good attendance record
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).
