Trust Grade Registrar - General Surgery

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated doctor for the post of Trust Grade Registrar in General Surgery, for 6 month appointment with a possibility of extension. This post is on the registrar rota.
Although this post is not recognised for training, the post-holder will benefit from all the terms and conditions of a Specialist Registrar post. The post will cover general surgery, upper and lower GI surgery.
The Department of Surgery offers laparoscopic and open upper and colorectal surgical services as well as the full range of endoscopy (including ERCP).
The post you are applying for will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service check that is satisfactory and all other pre-employment checks that are required by the Trust.
Please be aware that the trust reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than stated if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of closing of advert., + The Registrars work mainly with the General Surgeons as the Breast Service is primarily Consultant delivered.
+ To attend ward rounds, operating lists and assist in outpatient clinics.
+ To be responsible for the daily management and general surgical care of all patients admitted under the appropriate Consultant, supervising and teaching the junior staff.
+ On call (rota 1:13)
+ To attend local induction on commencement of duty in a new department or if working has not been undertaken in the Department in the previous 6 months., The Registrars work mainly with the General Surgeons as the Breast Service is primarily Consultant delivered. Although the registrars are assigned to a named consultant, all Registrars duties are assigned on a weekly basis to cover duties within the surgical unit.
The Trust Grade will be responsible for the daily management and general surgical care of all patients admitted under the appropriate Consultant, supervising and teaching the junior staff.
To attend ward rounds, operating lists and assist in outpatient clinics.
Annual and Study Leave is with prior arrangement and there is internal prospective cover on each surgical firm.
To attend local induction on commencement of duty in a new department or if working has not been undertaken in the Department in the previous 6 months.
ROTA
The rota is a 13 person shift system.
In emergencies and exceptional circumstances the Trust Grade will be expected to provide cover for the absences of colleagues, provided the resulting increase in workload is reasonable in the circumstances. Whilst the Trust Grade will be expected to prospectively cover Registrar colleagues in the normal run of his/her duties within his/her contract, work outside contracted hours performed under these circumstances will be payable at standard duties., Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
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Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust is an Acute District Hospital providing a service to approximately 360,000 people with 600 beds. Since becoming a Foundation Trust in 2008, the hospital has embarked on a programme of progressive development and innovation. Recent developments include: £18m Short Stay Surgery Centre - The Treatment Centre. £4.7m Cardiac Centre and a 24/7 Regional Emergency service for people having heart attacks. £30m extension to the main hospital block providing extended ICU/HDU/CCU facilities and paediatric department which opened in April 2013.
Kettering town is at the heart of the UK's largest growth area outside London. With its central location, you can reach all major cities with relative ease and London in less than 1 hour by rail. By road, the area offers everything from traditional market towns to charming villages and picturesque countryside and has excellent educational and leisure facilities.