Job summary Due to the volume of applications this post will close in 24 hours This is a 6 month fixed term contract for a Specialty Doctor (SAS) in general surgery to join the Gastrointestinal and General Surgery services within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term appointment to join with two existing general surgery specialty doctors working in the team. You will join the GI and General Surgical team which currently consists of nine colorectal cancer surgeons, four upper GI and bariatric surgeons and one upper GI general surgeon. All team members carry out general and specialty surgical work and participate in the general on call rota. Main duties of the job You will provide upper and lower GI outpatient clinic activity including lower GI 2WW clinics. You will provide independent day case surgery lists, especially hernias and minor operations lists. Particular experience and expertise in day surgery as well as laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair competency will be an advantage. Other day case operating will be considered, within your competencies. You will also participate in teaching and training of Resident medical staff, students and other staff, as well as support research and development activities of the Department. About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 272-6956745 Job locations Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough Hospitals Kilton Hill Worksop S81 0BD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBchB/MBBS or equivalent At least 1 year working at ST3 or equivalent level in a specialised general surgery unit Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise. Desirable FRCS Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of General Surgery Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need Experience in managing acute surgical patients at registrar (ST3) or equivalent level Desirable Understanding current issues within General Surgery and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Experience of day surgery service development Teaching and training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes Desirable Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Critical Appraisal Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBchB/MBBS or equivalent At least 1 year working at ST3 or equivalent level in a specialised general surgery unit Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise. Desirable FRCS Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of General Surgery Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need Experience in managing acute surgical patients at registrar (ST3) or equivalent level Desirable Understanding current issues within General Surgery and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Experience of day surgery service development Teaching and training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes Desirable Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Critical Appraisal Skills 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough Hospitals Kilton Hill Worksop S81 0BD Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)