About this role
Job summary
Be mainly based in general surgical wards.
Work at least at the level of an SHO doctor and contribute to the day to day running of wards.
Partaking in the emergency on call rota.
Professional development through attendance at Integrated Surgical and local specialty teaching, core surgical training and grand rounds.
Undertaking audits and quality improvement projects.
Developing interests in General Surgery specialty, however we encourage other specialty interests alongside.
Work closely within the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high quality daily and general surgical service to patients in the local area and to support the Trust in achieving all national targets.
Main duties of the job
To conduct daily ward rounds with the medical team, review patients and formulate appropriate clinical plans. To be part of the seven day working model adopted by the Trust. To be part of the emergency on call rota To ensure continuity of a high standard of care, assessing the health needs of the patients and taking appropriate actions including:
Ordering of diagnostic tests. Making and receiving referrals. Discharging patients within agreed protocol
To provide advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis through to treatment. To accept responsibility for own caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care recorded, which reflects the assessments undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made, ensuring clear documentation in the patient's records. To be actively involved in in-patient care, liaising with ward staff and other members of the clinical team as appropriate. To assess patients in the surgical pre-assessment clinic and arrange appropriate investigations including radiological imaging. To review patients for discharge and prepare appropriate documentation of their in-patient stay for the information of their family practitioner. To carry out procedures which will include:
Venepuncture Intravenous cannulation Blood gas sampling and analysis ECG
To work with the supervising surgeon('s) to ensure appropriate medications are prescribed to patient
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
Be mainly based in general surgical wards.
Work at least at the level of an SHO doctor and contribute to the day to day running of above wards.
Partaking in the emergency on call rota.
Professional development through attendance at Integrated Surgical and local specialty teaching, core surgical training and grand rounds.
Undertaking audits and quality improvement projects.
Developing interests in General Surgery specialty, however we encourage other specialty interests alongside.
Work closely within the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high quality daily and general surgical service to patients in the local area and to support the Trust in achieving all national targets.
Key working relationships:
Internally, the post holder will develop effective working relationships and will be expected to have excellent communication skills. Interacting with nursing staff, medical staff from other specialties and allied health professionals in addition to other members of the surgical team. Externally, to include relationships with colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations. Both written and verbal communication will be expected to meet these high standards.
Key Result Areas:
To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and key work programs.
To help run an effective ward.
Person Specification
Application and interview Essential
Professional registration
Desirable
Previous surgical experience
Application and interview Essential
Minimum 2 years experience
Desirable
Previous NHS experience
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.
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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peters Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)