Job summary We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic speciality grade surgeon. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy general surgical team within a pleasant district general hospital, right in the middle of the beautiful Dorset countryside. The postholder will be required to support the general surgical ward activity, clinics and theatres plus participate in a 1:8 on call rota (split into 12 hour day and night shifts) which includes emergency CEPOD surgery. Interview date: to be confirmed. Main duties of the job Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The successful candidate would be expected to be able to lead initial clinical reviews of emergency and admitted patients, assist with general surgical and complex colorectal procedures in theatre and, subject to supervised practice, undertake some limited independent surgery. There will also be opportunities to run clinics under the supervision of the consultant body and potentially independently. About us Dorset County Hospital is a local general hospital with 360 beds covering general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics (including trauma), cardiology, maternity, paediatrics, stroke care, renal and oncology. The hospital serves a population of approximately 350,000 spread across three main population centres and then a large area of rural communities. The hospital prides itself on being a friendly and supportive community for its staff. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,499 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-MD2505SG Job locations Dorset County Hospital Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The responsibilities are subject to regular review with the postholder. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The responsibilities are subject to regular review with the postholder. Person Specification Education and Training Essential GMC Registration and license to practice Postgraduate training in General Surgery - FRCS/MRCS or equivalent Postgraduate training in General Surgery FRCS/MRCS or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential Minimum four years clinical experience in General Surgery Desirable Demonstrable independent surgical skills Specialist experience within surgery One year minimum experience within the NHS Evidence of good oral and written communication skills Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of multidisciplinary working Person Specification Education and Training Essential GMC Registration and license to practice Postgraduate training in General Surgery - FRCS/MRCS or equivalent Postgraduate training in General Surgery FRCS/MRCS or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential Minimum four years clinical experience in General Surgery Desirable Demonstrable independent surgical skills Specialist experience within surgery One year minimum experience within the NHS Evidence of good oral and written communication skills Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of multidisciplinary working 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)