Trust Doctor Level 2 In General Surgery

Job summary

1. The normal working day consists of covering the General Surgical wards/clinics / theatres from 8am-5pm.

2. You will be expected to actively participate in the management of the patients on the wards, outpatients, operating theatres and endoscopy. Your skills and acumen will be utilised in the investigation of patients, the formulation and execution of patient care plans as guided by your colleagues on the team. Ward rounds are daily. Ensure that documentation is up to date on a daily basis (Ward round documentation, VTE, antibiotics and Sepsis tool, TTO) and support the "Home For Lunch" campaign.

3. Your participation in operating theatre and day case sessions is required and recommended. You will be able to carry out operative procedures under consultant supervision and be involved in the perioperative care of patients.

4. You will be expected to guide the juniors and request patient investigations with support in your decision making from senior colleagues to ensure excellent patient care and safety.

Main duties of the job

1. The normal working day consists of covering the General Surgical wards/clinics / theatres from 8am-5pm.

2. You will be expected to actively participate in the management of the patients on the wards, outpatients, operating theatres and endoscopy. Your skills and acumen will be utilised in the investigation of patients, the formulation and execution of patient care plans as guided by your colleagues on the team. Ward rounds are daily. Ensure that documentation is up to date on a daily basis (Ward round documentation, VTE, antibiotics and Sepsis tool, TTO) and support the "Home For Lunch" campaign.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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Job responsibilities

1. The normal working day consists of covering the General Surgical wards/clinics / theatres from 8am-5pm.

2. You will be expected to actively participate in the management of the patients on the wards, outpatients, operating theatres and endoscopy. Your skills and acumen will be utilised in the investigation of patients, the formulation and execution of patient care plans as guided by your colleagues on the team. Ward rounds are daily. Ensure that documentation is up to date on a daily basis (Ward round documentation, VTE, antibiotics and Sepsis tool, TTO) and support the Home For Lunch campaign.

3. Your participation in operating theatre and day case sessions is required and recommended. You will be able to carry out operative procedures under consultant supervision and be involved in the perioperative care of patients.

4. You will be expected to guide the juniors and request patient investigations with support in your decision making from senior colleagues to ensure excellent patient care and safety.

5. Your career development is important to us and study leave with a budget for appropriate courses is available in line with the other trainees.

6. You will be supported and expected to participate in mandatory training, audits, research, teaching and service improvement schemes

7. Participation in the registrar on-call rota as either first or second on (See on call requirements for further detail). Two registrars are on call at any one time from 8am till 8pm.

8. On call is prospective cover and therefore you will cover other colleagues in their absence

9. Perform duties in the occasion of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in consultation, where practicable, with colleagues both senior and junior.

10. The post-holder will undergo regular appraisal throughout the post and will be expected to undergo continuing professional development.

11. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service. There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of developments and may be amended in consultation with the post holder

Person specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months UK clinical experience or equivalent
• 12 months experience at Foundation level or equivalent

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice