Trust Doctor in General Surgery (ST1-ST2)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the Royal London Hospital Department of General Surgery. The appointee will be attached to Colorectal, Vascular or Hepatobiliary surgical subspecialty firms and will participate in the on-call rota for General surgery and major trauma. The post is due to start as soon as possible.

The post predominantly provides practical emergency general surgery experience, but the postholder will also have duties with a subspecialty unit, including ward rounds, outpatient clinic and elective operating list attendance.

This position will suit doctors with full GMC registration with License to Practice, and relevant basic experience, interested in gaining further surgical experience before applying for entry to specialist training.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity exists to work at the Royal London Hospital with full participation in the general surgery on‑call rota.

The General Surgery Service Consultants have a range of interests including Upper Gastrointestinal, HPB, Colorectal, Academic, Military, Trauma and Vascular Surgery.

Providing tertiary care as part of the subspecialty units, requires individuals to be well organised, and be able to interface with multiple specialties.

There is opportunity to pursue individual training requirements including theatre sessions, audit, research, or outpatient sessions depending on personal development plans.

This position will suit doctors interested in gaining further surgical experience, before applying for higher posts.

This is a non‑Deanery post and requires full GMC registration with licence to practice.

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Part 1/2 MRCS

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of pre- and post-operative patient care

Clinical expertise in Specialty

Essential

• BLS
• NHS or equivalent experience in relevant fields

Desirable

• ATLS, CCrISP Other relevant courses

Academic achievements

Desirable

• Publications and presentations Evidence of involvement in audit and teaching

Personal skills

Essential

• Ability to work well in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Strong sense of responsibility

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice without restrictions.
• Occupational Health Clearance

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