Job summary We are looking to recruit two LED Doctors ST3 to join our busy surgical department. We have a large throughput of elective and emergency cases, approximately 10-15 cases are admitted as emergencies per day, but twice the number may be reviewed without admission in the surgical admissions unit. Outpatient and operating sessions are held t Blackpool Victoria Hospital but also in peripheral hospitals at Fleetwood. Every firm does a mix of day case and inpatient surgery, giving ample exposure to basic surgical techniques. There are 4 General Surgery wards and 1 Urology ward. All emergency patients are admitted directly to the admissions unit. Surgical trainees/equivalents work a system of full shifts which reflects the work intensity of the department. (The department also employs Advanced Practitioners to support Junior Medical Staff and alleviate inappropriate duties). Main duties of the job a) Provision of in-patient care for Consultant's patients. b) Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month) c) Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week) d) Attendance at Theatre sessions every week. e) Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks. f) Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed. g) Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week). h) Other duties as directed by the Head of Department i) Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area About us Blackpool Victoria Hospital, or BVH, as it is known locally, is a medium sized NHS district general hospital (DGH), and comprises the major element of secondary health care within the wider combined acute and community trust that is the "Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust". The Hospital itself has around 900 beds and these provide care for Acute Medicine in its wider terms and DGH Surgical specialities, including amongst others General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Urology and Gynaecology. There is a Women and Children's unit including both Consultant lead and Midwife lead maternity care. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience Pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 382-DOC04-25 Job locations Blackpool Victoria Hospital Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY3 8NR Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description In summary: a) Provision of in-patient care for Consultants patients. b) Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month) c) Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week) d) Attendance at Theatre sessions every week. e) Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks. f) Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed. g) Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week). h) Other duties as directed by the Head of Department i) Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job Description In summary: a) Provision of in-patient care for Consultants patients. b) Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month) c) Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week) d) Attendance at Theatre sessions every week. e) Participation in emergency on call - 1 in 9 weeks. f) Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as directed. g) Attendance at formal Surgical Teaching (1 session per week). h) Other duties as directed by the Head of Department i) Support the development of the new Enhanced Surgical Area Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential MRCS or equivalent Eligible for GMC Registration & License to practice Desirable Surgical experience at the level of a specialist trainee Experience and Knowledge Essential Completion of CORE training or achievement of equivalent competencies Skills and Ability Essential Skills and Ability All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b)have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7 (However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment Good communication and interpersonal skills Aware of limitations in ability Conscientious and honest Reliable and punctual Commitment to surgery Commitment to training and self-learning Understanding of principles of audit Pre-employment health screening Application approved for Work Permit where required Desirable Good presentation skills Ability to motivate others Previous audit work Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential MRCS or equivalent Eligible for GMC Registration & License to practice Desirable Surgical experience at the level of a specialist trainee Experience and Knowledge Essential Completion of CORE training or achievement of equivalent competencies Skills and Ability Essential Skills and Ability All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b)have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7 (However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment Good communication and interpersonal skills Aware of limitations in ability Conscientious and honest Reliable and punctual Commitment to surgery Commitment to training and self-learning Understanding of principles of audit Pre-employment health screening Application approved for Work Permit where required Desirable Good presentation skills Ability to motivate others Previous audit work 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 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Blackpool Victoria Hospital Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY3 8NR Employer's website https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)