Job summary The successful candidate would be working at ST3 / registrar level within the Department of General Surgery with an interest in Colorectal & Upper GI Surgery. The post would offer regular outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and registrar on-call duties (1 in 10). Endoscopy training is available to interested trainees. Main duties of the job Weekly timetable would include on average 2-3 theatre sessions, 1-2 outpatient clinic sessions and 2 optional research sessions. Although based with the colorectal & upper GI teams, a degree of cross cover within general surgery and vascular is expected - offering the trainee a broader experience. One week in 10 is "Hot-Week" covering emergency surgery - this is well-structured with a team-based system. The post will build on core skills attained at CT1 & 2 and allow further development within General and Emergency Surgery. The post would be part of the general surgical on-call rota 1:10 and have regular access to GI elective and emergency lists. Audit/research and publication would be expected. All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns. About us Torbay and South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a weekly General Surgical themed programme at all levels under the Surgical Services Directorate in the following surgical specialties:- Upper GI Colorectal Urology Vascular Breast Department of Surgery comprises of 16 General Surgeons (9 (3 LTFT) with a Colorectal Surgery interest, 6 with an Upper GI interest). These surgeons share the General Surgical on-call rota each doing a 7 day on-call week. We also have 1 Specialist Vascular and 3 Breast Surgeons. We also have a strong unit of 5 dedicated Urologists. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience dependent on experience. Has on call uplift. Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-7008145-CW Job locations Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns. Take part in rostered emergency work Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled. Attend outpatient clinics. Attend operating lists for both emergency and elective cases rota with prospective cover. Job description Job responsibilities All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns. Take part in rostered emergency work Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled. Attend outpatient clinics. Attend operating lists for both emergency and elective cases rota with prospective cover. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Successful completion of MRCS. Be eligble for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice. Be eligible to work in the UK. Validated logbook document of surgical exposure to date. Applicants must have demonstrable skils in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council. Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice). Desirable vidence of CT/ST1 competences in core surgery at the time of application and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of appointment. Acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of of Core Surgical Training Programme of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training. Evidence of training in basic surgical skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Successful completion of MRCS. Be eligble for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Have evidence of achievement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice. Be eligible to work in the UK. Validated logbook document of surgical exposure to date. Applicants must have demonstrable skils in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patient and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council. Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice). Desirable vidence of CT/ST1 competences in core surgery at the time of application and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of appointment. Acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of of Core Surgical Training Programme of Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training. Evidence of training in basic surgical 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. 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. 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)