MYDoc Registrar General Surgery

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated doctors to join ourdepartment for 12 months.

The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in whichto develop technical and professional skills.

Acute General Surgery has recently been reconfigured with all EmergencySurgery based on the Wakefield site. The surgical registrars participate in a1:14 rota on a full shift.

The post holder will work alongside the otherspeciality registrars and will be expected to actively participate in the dayto day running of the General Surgical department and will have the opportunityto attend operating theatre sessions and out-patients clinics.

These posts will be part of our cross site seniortrainee rota which is compliant with working time regulations and the 2016junior doctors contract, averaging 48 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of care withresponsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditionsincluding complex cases.

Referral of patients to otherspecialities as appropriate

Out-patientactivities/clinics

Involvement in specialty andcross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevantadministration duties

Teaching and supervision ofjunior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in auditand clinical governance including service improvement activities

Theabove list is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely duties may bealtered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and afterdiscussion with the post holder.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

AnIntroduction to the Division/Specialty from Head of Service

An opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated doctor to join ourdepartment for 12 months.

The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in whichto develop technical and professional skills.

Acute General Surgery has recently been reconfigured with all EmergencySurgery based on the Wakefield site. The surgical registrars participate in a1:14 rota on a full shift.

The post holder will work alongside the otherspeciality registrars and will be expected to actively participate in the dayto day running of the General Surgical department and will have the opportunityto attend operating theatre sessions and out-patients clinics.

TheService Role

From a clinical perspective these posts willparticipate in the cross site senior trainee rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached tothis job description.

Duties will be based primarily on our PinderfieldsHospital site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care topatients on all our sites.

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of care withresponsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditionsincluding complex cases.

Referral of patients to otherspecialities as appropriate

Out-patientactivities/clinics

Involvement in specialty andcross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevantadministration duties

Teaching and supervision ofjunior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in auditand clinical governance including service improvement activities

Theabove list is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely duties may bealtered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and afterdiscussion with the post holder.

The MYDoc Training Programme Educational Input & Recognition

Doctors appointed to a MYDoc post will receiverelevant educational input. Each doctor will beallocated an Educational Supervisor and will be required to develop aPersonalised Work Schedule.

The Trust identifies the following as educationalopportunities:

Core Service Duties

Routine clinical work affords many informal opportunities for learning, especially in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as ad hoc formal 'bedside' teaching.

Clinics

Not always available as a formal training opportunity for all grades but extra exposure often possible within ambulatory care.

Ward Rounds

Formal and informal teaching rounds where possible, formality usually dependent on clinical activity levels.

Breakfast Clubs

Foundation and other grades of trainees can be fully involved in delivering teaching to other trainees and medical students.

Daily teaching in trauma meeting

Mandatory Training

Available through the Trust Intranet.

Teaching

Numerous opportunities to teach medical students and junior doctors as formal sessions or informally. Training the trainers courses are available externally and occasionally in-house.

Study / PDP Days

Study leave is granted according to HEE and trust policies and signed off by the educational supervisor if appropriate.

Other departmental teaching and training sessions

Within the Trust there are many educational opportunities, most of which are open to all members of staff. Trainees are encouraged to take these opportunities so long as it will not adversely affect the smooth running of the department. The Education Department maintains an up-to-date schedule of training across the Trust.

Some training using low to high fidelity simulation and Human factors training is also available in most specialties. X-Ray, audit, research and departmental meetings are also present in most specialties and provide a source of education both formally and informally. Management meetings within and between departments offer an excellent opportunity for informal learning.

Formal teaching of other trainees and Medical students.

Supervise work experience students.

Supervision Meetings

It is important that the trainee receives regular feedback and has regular meetings with their Educational and Clinical Supervisors to discuss their progression and progress against their PDP and personalised work schedule. The Trainees Clinical Supervisor shall meet with them at the start and end of the placement and complete the necessary documentation as detailed on the E-portfolio.

Workplace Based Assessments

The ARCP requirements are set out in the Specialty Curriculum. The trainee will have the opportunity to achieve AT LEAST the minimum number of assessments recommended per placement (and should check their curriculum to ensure the minimum is met, at least throughout their placement).

Audit / Quality Improvement

The department is expected to undertake a number each year. The trainee will have opportunities to be included and should discuss these with their educational supervisor.

Study Time

1 hour per week set-aside for trainees to complete work mandated by the curriculum. The hour can be taken at a time that is at the discretion of the trainee, but should not adversely impact the smooth running of the department. The work includes but is not limited to: Pre-reading for ALS Course, Maintaining the e-portfolio, Involvement in quality improvement, SCRIPT modules.

Exam Preparation

We arrange formal mock exams to prepare for FRCS examinations.

The weeklytimetable should include a balance of these activities appropriate to yourgrade, role and training requirements.You are required to maintain a dialogue with your Clinical andEducational Supervisor to ensure the balance of these activities meets yourdevelopmental needs.

Whilst not a recognised training post Doctors successfully completing their training programme willbe awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Trust. Doctors will use established work-placebased assessment (WPBA) tools to chart progress and keep relevant evidencein an electronic portfolio system. There will be an annual review of progress based on evidence within theportfolios including the WPBA, 360 assessment, personal reflections and CPD,covering both clinical, personal and professional development, and aCertificate of Achievement (appropriate to that year/level of training) will beissued.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in acute and elective General Surgery at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS

Management skills

Essential

Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management.

Desirable

Possess good organisational skills.

Qualifications

Essential

Medical Degree from recognised medical school Successful completion of post registration training

Desirable

ATLS certification Higher qualification MRCS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Essential

Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

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