Job summary
LED ST3-ST5 in General Surgery

Please note that this advert will close early once sufficient applications have been received

Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to invite applications for a fixed term LED ST3-ST5 post in General Surgery until the 05th October 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive General Surgery team and gain further experience across the specialty. The postholder will work as part of the surgical team, contributing to safe, effective management of general surgical patients across inpatient, outpatient and theatre settings.

The postholder will undertake the day to day clinical management of patients under the care of the General Surgery team and will participate in outpatient clinics and operating theatre lists under supervision of Consultant General Surgeons. The postholder participates in the 1 in 10 full shift rota, contributing to the provision of out of hours General Surgery cover. The role provides opportunities to develop clinical decision making, operative experience and wider surgical skills appropriate to the level of the post.

The postholder contributes to the effective day to day running of the department, including supporting and supervising more junior members of the medical team where appropriate and helping to ensure suitable clinical cover and deputising arrangements are in place.

The postholder is expected to undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and needs of the General Surgery service.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management and care given of patients
• Day to day management of surgical patients under Consultant General Surgeon's care
• To undertake theatre lists on surgical patients under the supervision of a Consultant General Surgeon
• To be part of the 1 in 10 week on-call rota
• Assisting with teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full details regarding this post.

Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS/ FRCS or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Evidence of completion of CT1/2 competencies in general surgery

Clinical skills
Essential

• Out of hours general surgery experience
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk in general surgery

Clinical governance
Essential

• Evidence of active participation in audit.
• High level of clinical experience and competence in general surgery
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).