Overview
Main responsibilities of the postholder would be to maintain the highest clinical standards in management and care given to patients, day‑to‑day management of surgical patients under a consultant's care, undertake outpatient clinics alongside consultant when required, assist in theatre with a named consultant, assist with teaching and training of junior staff. To actively participate in both teaching and training of junior staff.
The operational and clinical structure of the acute hospital is aligned to the Planned and Unplanned Care Groups.
Care Group
The Planned Care Group is a diverse collection of services. It encompasses Diagnostic Imaging and Pathology services, Cancer and Outpatients as well as booking services. It also provides acute child and family services including Maternity, SCBU and Children's Ward. The Care Group includes theatres, endoscopy as well as all the surgical specialties and Anaesthetics.
There are four designated acute Planned Care Wards. All the Care Group's services are rated 'Good' by the CQC. Each service within the Care Group is led by a Lead Clinician, along with a senior nurse or AHP and supported by an operational team.
Governance
Management of the Care Group is through a Care Group Board, consisting of the Care Group Director, Director of Operations, Associate Director of Operations and Divisional Director of Nursing and Director of Midwifery for planned care. The Board is supported by relevant corporate areas of HR, Quality and Finance.
Key Responsibilities
* To assist in the provision of a comprehensive general surgery and colorectal service under the supervision of your designated consultant(s).
* To participate in day‑to‑day management of surgical patients.
* To assist in theatre lists and clinics as required.
* To participate in the middle grade emergency 1:8 on-call rota with prospective cover for leave.
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