Job summary
The department offers specialist training in Laparoscopic Colorectal, Laparoscopic Benign Upper GI Surgery, as well as General Surgery. The successful candidate will work for 2 general surgeons at Northampton General Hospital (expected to be 6 months upper GI and 6 months colorectal depending on candidate's interests). We provide specialist colorectal services including surgery for cancer and benign disease (inflammatory bowel disease surgery including ileo-anal pouch surgery), in addition to benign Upper GI & Hepatobiliary surgery and laparoscopic repair of Complex Hernias.
This post is suited to ST3-ST8 level, who would like further training in general surgery to advance their career and enhance their CV. This is a service post, but clinical and surgical training will be provided to suit the candidate's needs.
The successful candidate will participate in the General Surgery Specialist Registrar full shift rota comprising of 13 registrar grades.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties include:
1. General surgery ward rounds
2. General surgery theatre lists
3. Outpatient clinics and endoscopy
4. Being trained and supported in the development of operative skills
5. Participation in Clinical Governance, including effective clinical audit, continuing medical education and mandatory training.
6. Contributing to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available to undertake personal research and enhance the CV
7. Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students (University of Leicester and University of Oxford) and other hospital employees, as required.
8. Participation in General Surgery Full Shift Rota 1:13 covering General Surgery when on call.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
job plan
The elective part of this post will be covering Colorectal or Upper GI surgery. Elective activities will include inpatient and day surgery lists, outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists. A designated clinical/educational supervisor will be allocated.
Opportunities are available for teaching, audit and research. The department has an excellent track record in presenting data at national and international meetings, in addition to publications in peer reviewed journals.
on-call commitment
Currently, we operate a 1 in 13 Full shift New Deal Compliant Rota for general surgery
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.
The hospital has an excellent Post-Graduate Medical Centre that has just been extensively refurbished with library, audio-visual aids, seminar and committee rooms, as well as a comprehensive range of recreational facilities, swimming pools, squash and tennis courts etc.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC with a Licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- BSc or MD
- FRCS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent (24months rotational training)
- General surgery operative experience evidenced by surgical logbook
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- At least 12 months experience in General Surgery at ST3 grade
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills & judgement
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload and to lead a ward round
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Engagement in formal teaching above undergraduate level
- Evidence that laparoscopic appendicectomy & abscess drainage can be completed independently
- Ability to work as part of a team, and under own initiative
Desirable
- Undertaken a lead role in Audit or Quality Improvement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
General Surgery - Trust Grade Registrar in Northampton employer: Northampton General Hospital
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Contact Details:
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