Specialty Doctor General Surgery

1 week ago


Wrexham, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our General Surgery department.

The Specialty Doctor post in General Surgery offers excellent training, experience and developmental opportunities in elective and emergency General Surgery. The department is committed to support the appointee by offering them extensive opportunities to develop their surgical experience and their portfolio, with a view to their successful career progression. This post is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced surgical trainee with ambition to progress their career.

Main duties of the job

This post currently operates a 1:10 full-shift on call rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave. On the night shift the specialty doctor will work with a clinical fellow, and a consultant on call from home.

Job Plan

Per week

Theatre

Clinic

SPA

Ward Round each morning

Plus:

1:9 On-Call

About us

The appointee will be assigned their own educational supervisor, and a learning agreement will be made and subsequently monitored. Active participation in surgical audit and clinical research projects will be encouraged. The appointee will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills within the department, and also through the undergraduate teaching programme. They will develop presentation skills at departmental and hospital meetings, e.g. presenting the findings of their audits and research. Study leave for attendance at courses and conferences will be encouraged and supported, with many courses, available locally. The appointee will be encouraged and supported to submit their own research or audit outcomes for presentation at national conferences. Assistance with exam preparation (e.g. FRCS) and interview practice will be provided, if appropriate.

Job description
Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification can be found in the additional documents within the advert.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full registration with a licence to practice ,MRCS or equivalent, ATLS.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification.

EXPERIENCES
Essential

Broad clinical experience in general surgery. Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be the specialty of General Surgery or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

Experience in vascular surgery Clinical experience in other related specialties

ABILITY
Essential

Ability to know when to ask for help Ability to apply knowledge Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes Safe and effective oral communication skills Willingness to involve patients in their management

Desirable

Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring

MANAGEMENT
Desirable

An understanding of NHS management practices and their application A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings

AUDIT
Essential

Evidence of participation

Desirable

Evidence of completed audit projects. Critical appraisal course / skills Critical appraisal course / skills

RESEARCH
Essential

Ability to access published evidence

Desirable

Evidence of participation Research-based publications

TEACHING
Essential

Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff

Desirable

Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff

TRAINING
Essential

Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.

Desirable

Member of relevant Specialist Societies

DISPOSITION
Essential

Friendly and polite disposition. A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team. Reliable, self-motivated and punctual

Desirable

Able to work in stressful situations and/or under pressure.

LANGUAGE
Essential

Written & spoken English

Desirable

Welsh speaker

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