Locally Employed Doctor (Registrar MT04) – General Surgery
Job Summary: This post is based in the General Surgical Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. We are looking for a Specialist Trainee level 4+ who is capable and confident in a busy environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Participate in all facets of departmental activity; no elective commitments on call.
* Carry out pre- and post-operative care of elective admissions; supervise junior medical staff.
* Ensure daily ward rounds and formal rounds as per Consultant timetable.
* Assist Consultants in operating theatre and undertake surgical operating lists.
* Attend outpatient clinics, manage new and follow-up patients.
* Contribute to clinical audit and educational activities for Southampton University Medical School.
* Engage in clinical research projects.
Required Experience and Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and licence to practice; MBBS or equivalent, MRCS or equivalent, PLAB (if applicable).
* Experience at Specialist Trainee level 4+.
* Experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic & hernia repairs; proven on‑call experience at Registrar level.
* Proficiency in basic surgical procedures, drainage of abscesses, simple laparoscopies and appendicectomies.
* Evidence of participation in audit, good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
* Higher professional training in General Surgery at ST4+.
* Experience of performing flexible sigmoidoscopies.
* Publications, prizes and honours, logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Employment Details
* Grade: Doctor – other.
* Salary: £65,048 per year.
* Contract: 12‑month fixed term.
* Working pattern: Full time.
Employer
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY.
Employer website: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
Disclosure and Barring Service check required for all applicants. Current UK professional registration mandatory.
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