Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- 10 sessions per week (Full time)
- Job ref
- 252-2024-075
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- DVH
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 Per year
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor General Surgery
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
Specialty Doctor General Surgery
The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor General Surgery to be based at the Darent Valley Hospital.
You will need to have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice to be considered for this role and have completed foundation training or have equivalent experience. Computer literacy and a good standard of written and spoken English are both essential.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, eg cover “on call” duties.
The clinical commitments required of the appointee will be as detailed in the Weekly Programme of Duties though service needs may require alteration of the timetable without notice. The appointee will be required to visit any patient in any establishment forming part of the Trust at the request of the Consultant. The appointee will be required to be full shift rota and will be required to take part in Internal Cover arrangements during the absence of the Registrars and middle grades on annual or study leave.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical commitments required of the appointee will be as detailed in the Weekly Programme of Duties though service needs may require alteration of the timetable without notice. The appointee will be required to visit any patient in any establishment forming part of the Trust at the request of the Consultant. The appointee will be required to be full shift rota and will be required to take part in Internal Cover arrangements during the absence of the Registrars and middle grades on annual or study leave.
The appointee will be required to undertake those administrative duties commensurate with the post and to be responsible for the supervision and support of the Senior House Officers. He/she will be encouraged to undertake research under the supervision of the consultants.
So far as is consistent with proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The Post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, eg cover “on call” duties.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Core trainee competencies
- MRCS
- Full Registration
Desirable criteria
- Additional degree/diploma
- FRCS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Adequate experience in the specialty; or Shall have obtained experience and competencies
- Broad training in relevant specialty
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Willingness to be involved in audit/research
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Audit/research publications
- Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of evidence of CPD
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 J Adamek
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428627
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