Job summary
There is a 12 months (potentially extendible) post at St Richard's Hospital from December 2024 as a General Surgery SHO.
It is potentially extendible to two or more years by mutual consent depending on the performance and educational needs of the successful applicant. Some have rotated into T&O, urology or A&E in the past.
The appointee will be supported by a named Assigned Education Supervisor (AES) to develop their portfolio and, if appropriate, work towards MRCS examinations. As per CORE trainees, the appointee will have four times a year Multi-Consultant Reports (MCR) to provide helpful feedback on progress. They will be encouraged to engage fully with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Program (ISCP), complete work placed assessments (WBAs) and keep an eLogbook of procedures they are involved with. To bolster their career progression, successful applicants will be encouraged to engage with the departments in terms of education, audit, research, quality improvement projects, national conference abstract submission and presentation.
Appointees will be given first refusal and financial help towards locally provided mandatory courses that are required for their ST3 applications; these include Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) and Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP). Previous appointees have completed Post Graduate Certificates in Education through Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Main duties of the job
There is an approximately 1:8 on-call commitment (just covering general surgery) with 12 hour shifts. The rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to sometimes help in theatre. The General Surgery Department has a high volume of emergency, colorectal, benign upper GI, bariatric and general surgery.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is an approximately 1:8 on-call commitment (just covering general surgery) with 12 hour shifts. The rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to sometimes help in theatre. The General Surgery Department has a high volume of emergency, colorectal, benign upper GI, bariatric and general surgery.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
1. oBasic medical degree
2. oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
3. oMRCS
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
4. oRelevant post registration experience
5. oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
6. oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
7. oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Essential
8. oAppropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
9. oKnowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
10. oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
11. oAble to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
12. oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
13. oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Teaching Skills
Essential
14. oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
15. oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
16. oUnderstanding of the principles of research
17. oEvidence of participation in audit
Career Progression
Essential
18. oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
19. oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
20. oDecisiveness/accountability
21. oExcellent and effective interpersonal skills
22. oNon-judgemental approach to patients
23. oFlexibility
24. oResilience
25. oThoroughness
26. oInitiative/drive/enthusiasm
27. oProbity
28. oLeadership skills
29. oEvidence of logical thinking/ problem solving/ decision-making
Behaviours and Values
Essential
30. oDemonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust's mission and value
Presentation Skills
Essential
31. oEffective, confident presentation ability