Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term to cover Rota Gap)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (1 in 16 predictable on-call rota; 1:16 hot week – Monday to Thursday (8am-5.30pm) with a full weekend on call Fri Sat Sun day (08:00- 08:30pm) Fri Sat Sun night (08:30pm – 08:00am))
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-6385796
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Speciality Doctor - General Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
This is a fixed term post to cover vacancy in current rota; the post holder will join as the Specialty Doctor within the department of general surgery. This post will consist of 10 Programmed Activities per week and include participation in a 1 in 16 predictable on-call rota
Main duties of the job
- Care of in-patients: The appointee, with help from junior doctors will be responsible for the day to day care of admitted patients.
- Out-patient clinics: The appointee will help consultants in the running of out-patient clinics including emergency clinics. He/she will also be expected to run independent clinics as the need arises.
- Theatre sessions: The appointee will assist consultants in carrying out operations and procedures in the theatre. He/she will also be required to run independent lists as the need arises.
- Teaching: The appointee is expected to participate in the teaching of juniors and medical students as well as allied professionals.
- Administrative duties: The appointee will be required to perform administrative duties with respect to patient care and the supervision of juniors as well as other roles which may be assigned from time to time.
- Flexibility in working: A degree of flexibility in working is expected from the appointee to help cope with the changing needs of the department.
- To provide prospective cover for colleagues annual and study leave.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A fantastic opportunity has arisen due to the expansion of the General Surgery Department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The department is being expanded as part of a £1.8M investment in the clinical workforce across General Surgery and its sub-specialities.
The department is a fixed term contract for Speciality Doctor in General Surgery. The successful candidate will support a variety of activities such as:
- Outpatient clinics
- Elective Main theatre and CEPOD Lists
- MDT
- Virtual Clinics
- Routine work will include ward rounds
As an employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Sustaining and developing teaching
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree (e.g. MBBS or equivalent)
- ALS/ATLS
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration and licensable
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- • Completion of at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or pro-rata if undertaken on a flexible/part time basis) of which two years or more must be in a specialty training or fixed term programme in General Surgery. Or equivalent experience and competencies.
- • 2 years experience in General Surgery at Middle Grade level
- • Previous NHS Experience
Flexible Working
Essential criteria
- To be available to work resident on-call rota
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential criteria
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Must be able to organise and work with juniors
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable criteria
- Previous audit experience
Research
Desirable criteria
- Previous research experience
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)
- Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr M Green
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
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