There are 2 posts available. The roles available based at York and Scarborough based on the interview the successful candidate will be offered a role at a specific site based on experience.
The successful candidate will join the General Surgery team consisting of 21 consultants working across the Trust sites, who perform a full range of Upper and Lower GI surgery including, but not limited to, laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, TAMIS, TaTMe, complex abdominal wall surgery, pelvic floor surgery, pelvic endometriosis surgery, advanced proctology, advanced colonoscopy, IBD surgery, ano-rectal physiology, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, laparoscopic anti reflux surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery, complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery, laparoscopic biliary surgery, minimally invasive pancreatic surgery and Upper GI physiology. Elective day surgery services are provided on both our main sites. Currently more major surgery is principally carried out in York, with plans to expand activity in Scarborough in the near future. To gain experience in the department we can offer the opportunity cross site.
In addition, unselected emergency general surgery on call admissions are cared for on both sites. A separate Vascular surgery on call rota is provided, based on the York site.
You will also be given the opportunity to train in Lower GI or Upper GI endoscopy subject to discussion/appraisal.
In addition, unselected emergency general surgery on call admissions are cared for on both sites. A separate Vascular surgery on call rota is provided, based on the York site.
You will also be given the opportunity to train in Lower GI or Upper GI
Endoscopy subject to discussion/appraisal.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
We actively support and mentor Speciality Doctors in GI surgery at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals. We have created an internal training scheme with opportunities in General, Upper GI, Colorectal and Abdominal Wall surgery on 2 sites. Educational supervisors are allocated to all appointed speciality doctors and help and support is provide for application and passing the FRCS exam. Furthermore, we also support CESR application. We have created 2 CESR associated specialist posts which provide opportunities in consultant level care and independent practice to further support for a CESR application. We are proud to have a number of our Speciality Doctors progress onto Consultant posts.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024
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