SHO in General Surgery

1 week ago

Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

There is a 12 months (potentially extendible) post at St Richard's Hospital from December 2024 as a General Surgery SHO.

It is potentially extendible to two or more years by mutual consent depending on the performance and educational needs of the successful applicant. Some have rotated into T&O, urology or A&E in the past.

The appointee will be supported by a named Assigned Education Supervisor (AES) to develop their portfolio and, if appropriate, work towards MRCS examinations. As per CORE trainees, the appointee will have four times a year Multi-Consultant Reports (MCR) to provide helpful feedback on progress. They will be encouraged to engage fully with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Program (ISCP), complete work placed assessments (WBAs) and keep an eLogbook of procedures they are involved with. To bolster their career progression, successful applicants will be encouraged to engage with the departments in terms of education, audit, research, quality improvement projects, national conference abstract submission and presentation.

Appointees will be given first refusal and financial help towards locally provided mandatory courses that are required for their ST3 applications; these include Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) and Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP). Previous appointees have completed Post Graduate Certificates in Education through Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Main duties of the job

There is an approximately 1:8 on-call commitment (just covering general surgery) with 12 hour shifts. The rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to sometimes help in theatre. The General Surgery Department has a high volume of emergency, colorectal, benign upper GI, bariatric and general surgery.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is an approximately 1:8 on-call commitment (just covering general surgery) with 12 hour shifts. The rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to sometimes help in theatre. The General Surgery Department has a high volume of emergency, colorectal, benign upper GI, bariatric and general surgery.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

oMRCS

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

oRelevant post registration experience oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable

oExperience in other related specialties

Knowledge

Essential

oAppropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date oKnowledge and use of evidence based practice

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

oAble to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

oUnderstanding of the principles of research oEvidence of participation in audit

Career Progression

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written oDecisiveness/accountability oExcellent and effective interpersonal skills oNon-judgemental approach to patients oFlexibility oResilience oThoroughness oInitiative/drive/enthusiasm oProbity oLeadership skills oEvidence of logical thinking/ problem solving/ decision-making

Behaviours and Values

Essential

oDemonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust's mission and value

Presentation Skills

Essential

oEffective, confident presentation ability

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