A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated trainee to join our UGI department at registrar level for post available for 6 months or until 5th August 2024 (whichever is sooner). This post is ideal for someone looking to improve their training and skills in UGI and General Surgery.
The General Surgery Department is very busy with high throughput of both elective and emergency patients. The UGI department provides services for benign and malignant conditions, as well as bariatric surgery. There is extensive opportunity to gain experience in theatre for both inpatient and day case procedures. The General surgery take is extremely busy with ample opportunity to gain further experience in the management of acute surgical care and emergency operating.
Whilst this is not a training post, candidates will be joining a supportive department with lots of opportunities to train and develop their skills.
The post will support the UGI team with ward rounds, assisting in theatre and day case operating lists as well supporting consultants with outpatient clinics. There is also the opportunity to join training lists in the endoscopy department.
The post will be expected to join the General Surgery Registrar on call rota which is a 1:17 rota.
There will also be opportunity for training, audit and teaching.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to Practice at the time of application and be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants should have 2 years' experience in Surgery post Foundation Training and have at least 6 months experience working in General Surgery in the UK. UK experience of working in UGI surgery is desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for doctors looking to expand their skills and experience in General Surgery
Full information on the role is included in the job description
This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024