ST3+ Equivalent Trust Grade Registrar

This is a Trust middle (registrar) grade post in General Surgery initially until October 2025, with the potential to extend the post.

The appointee will participate in a roughly 1:8 on call weekday night rota, with 1:8 weekends (split Fri/Sun and Sat). The on call is led by a Consultant of the week, and the middle grade doctor is also on call Monday-Thursday, attending Friday post take ward round 1:7. The on call is supported by an SHO grade and FY1 which the middle grade supervises.

There is a large volume of colorectal, benign UGI and general surgery, particularly laparoscopic work. We anticipate the arrival of the robot within the coming year, although exposure to this will be limited. The appointee will be expected to run a clinic, supported by a consultant, as well as 'hot clinics' which are review clinics for ambulatory emergency patients. Trust middle grades as treated the same as trainees with the same learning opportunities. We have previously successfully supported doctors on a Portfolio (CESR) pathway. There is potential for endoscopic training but this is limited depending on number of doctors undertaking this.

Main duties of the job

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior.Maintain high standard of clinical work. Ensure complance with clinical governance.

There are local policies for grievance / disciplinary procedures, travel expenses and subsistenccking and administration. Main Conditions of Service

The post holder should ensure confidentiality at all times. Employees of the Trust must not without prior permission disclose any information regarding patients or staff obtained during the course of employment, except to authorised bodies or individuals acting in an official capacity. Failure to adhere to this instruction will be regarded as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may render an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meets the highest standards. Equally it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family and friends. Staff members are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.

The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional devel

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