Trust Doctor StR Higher in HPB

An exciting opportunity has become available in our busy Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Sarcoma surgery unit for a period of 6 months with a potential possibility of extension at StR Higher level.

This is covering a vacancy within a formally recognised deanery training post. The successful candidate will be given the same training opportunities as those on a recognised training programme.

Main duties of the job

This post provides an excellent opportunity for exposure to a large number of general surgery cases as well as subspeciality practice in HPB and Sarcoma surgery.

Depending on the level of experience of the candidate the role can accommodate the opportunity to be involved in major complex surgeries, but also refine technique in Laparoscopic upper GI surgery including cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration.

The successful candidate will participate in the standard work of the unit, including commitment to the general surgery on call rota in line with other middle grade doctors on the general surgical unit.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

Some of the duties of the StR Higher are as follows:

• Participate in the Theatre and ward care of Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and emergency surgery patients.
• Participate in the Middle grade on-call rota.
• Liaise with junior trainees to ensure appropriate pre-operative work-up including imaging.
• Attend regular operating sessions of the clinical team to assist with major surgery and develop skills of increasing complexity under the close supervision of the Consultant.
• Assist with regular outpatient clinics under the Consultant's guidance.
• Undertake administrative duties including the dictation of discharge summaries, operating notes, outpatient clinic letters and other relevant clinical correspondence.
• Perform duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Consultants.
• Contribute to the teaching of medical students, and junior trainees.

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING

• MRCS or equivalent
• FRCS or equvalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• General Surgical experience
• At least 1 year's surgical experience at Specialist Registrar grade
• Clinical Knowledge
• General surgical experience
• ATLS course
• Experience of audit management
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Experience of current assessment methods e.g., DOPS and case-based discussion Publications

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists and rota
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies

Knowledge

• Clinical knowledge
• Clinical knowledge

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.