Trust Doctor (Registrar) - General Surgery and Hepatobiliary
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Job overview
Available for August start.
In order to afford the best possible training exposure, we tend to appoint a fellow who has experience in HPB and General Surgery. This post is therefore suitable for individuals who are either working as Junior or Senior Registrars. This post is aimed at those working at ST3/ST4 level, or people looking to get a training number in general surgery.
A commitment to a clinical research project would be a prerequisite for this post
The hepatobiliary and colorectal units have built upon the expertise in the management of complex liver surgery and colorectal cancer surgery. Patients are referred to the units for assessment and treatment from all over the United Kingdom. Referrals are also received from overseas.
Main duties of the job- To provide day to day care for inpatients under the supervision of a daily consultant ward round
- Perform / assist in major resections as appropriate to their level of experience and the complexity of the case.
- Join the on-call rota in General Surgery (1:12)
- Keen to learn laparoscopic cholecystectomy/hernia repairs/endoscopy.
- Share in the teaching of Medical Students (from UCH/Middlesex, Southampton, St George's and also from abroad) and junior doctors.
- Participation in any current research programme.
- Administrative involvement .
- Attendance at weekly meetings in General Surgery , Morbidity and Mortality, Journal club and Multidisciplinary team meeting. Attendance is encouraged at all Tutorials and Postgraduate Education within the Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MRCS part 2 or equivalents is required
- Registration with the GMC
- Basic Life Support
- Minimum 6 months in General Surgery
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for previous degree
- Advanced Life support
- NHS experience
skills & Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
- Appropriate Speciality Experience
Personal skills
Essential criteria- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effective and work under pressure
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures Communication effectively both verbal and written
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patent care
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
- HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
- All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
- In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
- This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.