Job summary
This is a breast surgery specialty doctor post providing
services for residents within the catchment area of County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but the
role may involve programmed activities across the Trust.
The post will be based around the sessions of two breast
consultants and will be expected to comprise elective in-patient and day case
surgery, general and specialist out-patient clinics & MDT working. The Department has a commitment to the career
progression of Career Grade Doctors and skills required for specialist aspects
of the post which will be developed within the post..
Main duties of the job
Be
responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop
Clinic.
Be given
opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by
assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.
Participate
in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
Attend
all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.
Hours of
work may vary according to Clinical need.
Be
expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional
circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties
so far as is practicable.
Continue
to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.
Participate
in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform
administrative duties in a timely fashion.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist in theatre and Carry out One
Stop Clinics as well as Follow up clinics participate in the family history
stream in keeping with their experience. The post holder will participate in
MDT and Governance
Active participation in audit and teaching expected.
Be
responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop
Clinic.
Be given
opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by
assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.
Participate
in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
Attend
all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.
Hours of
work may vary according to Clinical need.
Be
expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional
circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties
so far as is practicable.
Continue
to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.
Participate
in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform
administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist in theatre and Carry out One
Stop Clinics as well as Follow up clinics participate in the family history
stream in keeping with their experience. The post holder will participate in
MDT and Governance
Active participation in audit and teaching expected.
Be
responsible for the day-to-day care and management of patients in the One Stop
Clinic.
Be given
opportunities to develop surgical skills and clinical management experience by
assisting in theatre with our oncoplastic breast surgeons.
Participate
in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
Attend
all operating and outpatient commitments of their supervising Consultant.
Hours of
work may vary according to Clinical need.
Be
expected to provide cover in unforeseen emergencies and exceptional
circumstances and to deputise for absent colleagues in the normal run of duties
so far as is practicable.
Continue
to demonstrate progress towards personal development goals.
Participate
in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform
administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Independent one stop experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
-
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Independent one stop.
- Independent clinic new, follow up, abcess pathway
- Audit skills
- Evidence of previous clinical Audit
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Independent one stop experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
-
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Independent one stop.
- Independent clinic new, follow up, abcess pathway
- Audit skills
- Evidence of previous clinical Audit
- Teaching 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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
