About this role
Job summary
Be mainly based in general surgical wards.
Work at least at the level of a Registrar 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 Urology 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
Be 1 of 8 middle grades (2 KSS higher urology trainees, 6 clinical fellows) in the Urology team at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital. Be expected to participate in the middle grade 1:8 24 hour non-resident on-call. This may be subject to change to adapt to the needs of the service. Always be supported by a consultant on-call who will undertake daily ward rounds and support the junior team in managing inpatients. Be expected to work flexibly to support the service. This will include regular theatre sessions, diagnostics and clinics, and working as the 'registrar of the week' directly supporting the junior team and managing inpatients. Form part of the Uro-oncology MDT and will be expected to prepare and present cases at the weekly meeting which will be used as an educational and development opportunity. Be expected to work with other speciality teams across both Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals to provide an efficient and effective service for inpatients, day-case and outpatients care.
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 Urology specialty, however we encourage other specialty interests alongside.
Work closely within the multidisciplinary teams to provide a high quality daily and Urology 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
Essential Essential
Fully registered with the General Medical Council. MRCS Level 3 competency in core procedures (flexible cystoscopy, stent insertion, and scrotal exploration) Previous NHS experience
Desirable
Previous surgical experience
Desirable Essential
Previous experience working at Urology Registrar level
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)