Job summary We are excitied to advertise x2 Specialty Doctor level at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The posts are intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialties to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training. The posts are ideal for surgeons who have completed core surgical training who wish to gain experience prior to ST3 applications or for those who ave establised registrar experience and wish to develop their career and portfolio for successful CESR application. Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees. This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and rotas will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees. Main duties of the job Specialty registrars will be expected to participate in oncalls, ward rounds, clinics and operating theatres. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform duties in on the emergency take and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior colleagues. The department is part of a busy district general hospital and performs around 190 emergency laparotomies, 150 elective colorectal resections, over 100 bariatric operations and over 500 laparoscopic cholecystectomies per year and has a busy and active elective breast surgical practice. About us Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Acre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3EA 01484 342000 Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary Depending on experience £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 372-SURG-MD162 Job locations Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street Huddersfield HD3 3EA Job description Job responsibilities Each post holder will contribute to the formal teaching programme for medical students, nursing and para medical colleagues and junior doctors and will be granted automatic placement into the Departments Core Training and Higher Training preparation courses to enable intensive preparation for future applications. There are also several management and leadership positions available which will further enhance future applications. Please see job description for further more specific details of the post Job description Job responsibilities Each post holder will contribute to the formal teaching programme for medical students, nursing and para medical colleagues and junior doctors and will be granted automatic placement into the Departments Core Training and Higher Training preparation courses to enable intensive preparation for future applications. There are also several management and leadership positions available which will further enhance future applications. Please see job description for further more specific details of the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise Desirable Relevant higher degree Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Surgery specialty Desirable Understanding current issues within Surgery and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions 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 Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects Desirable Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment Essential Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Desirable Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Evidence of innovation Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser General Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise Desirable Relevant higher degree Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Surgery specialty Desirable Understanding current issues within Surgery and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions 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 Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects Desirable Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment Essential Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Desirable Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Evidence of innovation Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser General Essential Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service 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). 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. 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). 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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street Huddersfield HD3 3EA Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)