You will be expected to assist the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust in achieving its commitments to the National Plan for modernisation of the NHS, including achieving the 18-week patient pathway. On the general side, the trusts Acute Assessment Unit is one of the largest in the country with comprehensive diagnostic facilities. The new appointee will be enrolled in the 1:12 (2/2/3) general surgical on-call rota with support from a separate colorectal emergency service rota.Job PlanA full-time appointment with 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) is available which includes 1.5 PAs of Supporting Activities (SPAs) and 1.5 PAs for General Surgery on-call. The Job Plan will be discussed and agreed on appointment and is subject to annual review