About this role
Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity for a post CCT candidate to work and gain experience in a medium sized District General Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to support the General Surgical on call rota, contribute to Bariatric and Upper GI Service provision, and support junior members of the clinical team.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service improvement projects, audits, and if they wish, research within the department.
For an informal discussion please contact
Mr. Kumaran Ratnasingham, Clinical Lead, via email [email protected]
Karen Bottomley-Wise;
Service Manager for Colorectal Surgery, via email: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Bariatric and Upper GI team, supporting the wider General Surgical team on an on-call rota basis. The service is multi-disciplinary, and the post holder is expected to work as part of a health professional team under the supervision of a Consultant Surgeon.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the development of the clinical services, audits and guidelines.
The post holder will be part of a Team of middle grade Colorectal Surgeons in the department (2 Fellows, 4 Registrars).
On call duties overnight non-resident cover once a week (support by a Consultant) and a rolling weekend rota supporting the Consultant Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent GMC recognised qualification
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Post CCT
Experience
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in General Surgery with a colorectal subspecialty interest
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Skills
Essential
- Have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- Able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role,
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
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
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)