About this role
Job summary
An opportunity for a 12 month fix term Trust Grade Doctor (ST3+) in General Surgery
There are 2 dedicated surgical wards, comprising 50 inpatient beds, and surgery also uses a 22 bedded short stay ward. The hospital has 8 inpatient theatres; 4-day surgery theatres, 2 minor operations suites.
Kingston Hospital Department of Surgery has a busy oncall take as well as one of the best laparoscopic Cholecystectomy services Nationally.
There is a recent abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) service developed with a variety of procedures done including an extraperitoneal approach of ventral hernias repair.
In Kingston Hospital we developed a 7-day-per-week service with operating theatre lists running on Saturday in DSU and outpatient clinics and endoscopy running on Saturday and Sunday.
Finally, Medical Education is well developed in our department with opportunities to take part in research and multinational audits present.
Main duties of the job
Participate in delivery of out-patient, diagnostic and inpatient services as directed by consultant Participate in 1:10 on call rota at Registrar level. All rotas are compliant with EWTD. Participate in ward rounds Undertake other clinical duties as directed by the consultant Attend and perform surgery as required and directed by the consultant Attend and manage out-patient clinics as required
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details on this role and the full person specification please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council Primary medical qualification
Desirable
Evidence of academic distinction, eg Prizes, Awards PG qualifications: MSc or PhD MRCS examination by date of appointment.
Clinical Experience Essential
Completed Core Surgical Training (2 years) or equivalent 6 months of relevant experience within the National Health Service
Desirable
Able to perform Laparoscopic appendicectomy under supervision Able to perform open inguinal hernia repair under supervision
Experience in Training, Audit and Research Essential
ATLS provider course BSS Course or equivalent
Desirable
Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research Evidence of contribution to teaching CCrISP Course Basic Laparoscopic Course or equivalent
Personal qualities Essential
Commitment to providing compassionate patient care and excellent patient experience. Approachable. Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Enthusiasm. Innovative, positive attitude.
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital
Galworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)