Trust Doctor ST1-2 General Surgeryy in Harlow

Job overview

The aim of this post is for the appointee to gain clinical experience at core training level while contributing to the delivery of emergency and elective services at the Trust.

Main duties of the job

List the key responsibilities and tasks the post holder will be expected to carry out. Use bullet points for clarity and focus on the core aspects of the role.

Example:

• Deliver excellent day-to-day patient care
• Work across all areas of Surgery
• Participate in the on call rota for emergency general surgery
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people.

• We offer development opportunities
• flexible working
• a strong focus on wellbeing

As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• They will work a full shift rota in General Surgery on a 1:11 rota.
• They will work across all teams within Surgery on a rotational basis.
• They will assist the Specialist Registrar in the treatment of all cases under their care.
• They will support the surgical resident doctors in the ward care of inpatients.
• They will visit all patients under their care every morning (except weekends when not on call) and make such additional visits to particular patients as requested by the FY1 doctors or Ward Staff.
• When on call, they will be responsible for the supervision of the FY1 doctors and for the care of all surgical patients on the Wards.
• They will accompany the Consultants on their ward rounds and attend outpatient clinics and operating lists.
• There will be opportunity to perform minor operations ans assist with major operations depending on competencies.
• They are responsible for ensuring completion of a discharge summary for each patient leaving hospital.
• There will be opportunities to contribute to the teaching of medical students and resident doctors.
• They will familiarise themselves with their responsibilities in respect of the mobilisation of hospital resources in the event of a major disaster/incident.
• They shall be subject to the general rules for junior medical staff and shall obey such instructions as the Trust Board shall, from time to time, issue through the Medical Staff Committee.