Overview
The successful candidate will be expected to work at the Registrar level, supporting Junior trainee colleagues and will also provide on call Surgical cover during the day/night when on call. The appointee will be supported and supervised by Associate Specialists and Consultants. Nevertheless expected to make independent surgical decisions.
The successful appointee will be assisting with the day to day running of the wards, assisting and performing in theatre sessions, Out Patient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which will incorporate the management of Surgical emergencies admitted the previous night under the General Surgeons, as well as incumbent patients.
Continue to develop in General Surgery taking part in middle grade full shift surgical rota.
Responsibilities
* undertake the routine and emergency care of Surgical patients. The post will give plenty of opportunities for learning Advanced Surgical procedures.
* assist with the day to day running of the wards, assisting and performing in theatre sessions, Out Patient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which will incorporate the management of Surgical emergencies admitted the previous night under the General Surgeons, as well as incumbent patients.
* participate in the middle grade full shift surgical rota and provide on call surgical cover during day/night as required.
Qualifications and requirements
* Fully GMC registered with a licence to practice. MRCS or equivalent is essential to this post.
* There is an active teaching/research programme within the department and links with the University of East Anglia.
* All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.
About the Hospital and Location
The James Paget University Hospital is located on the Norfolk coast within walking distance of long sandy beaches and close to the Norfolk Broads. The hospital is based in the coastal town of Gorleston between the resorts of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Other coastal resorts and nearby towns are within the Trust's catchment area, with Norwich also within easy reach. The North Norfolk coast and Southern Suffolk coast are also accessible.
There is an active teaching/research programme within the department and links with the University of East Anglia. The hospital features an on-site training and education centre, a refurbished library and learning cafe area, and access to good housing options and local services including schools and local industries.
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