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Location

Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

To provide an opportunity for a senior general surgical trainee who has completed their SpR training programme to consolidate skills in managing and delivering a general surgical and emergency service in preparation for a Consultant post. However it would also suit a junior registrar who needs to gain experience in all aspects of general surgery.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fellow in general and emergency surgery at Poole hospital. The department currently has 12 Consultant surgeons and provides colorectal, upper GI, breast, endocrine, paediatric and skin cancer surgery to the local population as well as emergency service for the acutely unwell surgical patients. The position is working at registrar level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant will have opportunity to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.

They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects of General Surgery. The post holder will work with a team of 12 experienced Consultant Surgeons supported by a team of 10 registrars, 3 SHOs and 7 FY1s. Depending on the applicants area of interest there may be opportunity to gain specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery.

The duties of the post include:
• Out-patient clinics – managing new and follow up patients independently, under supervision and teaching as required
• Operating – independently, under supervision, assisting and training as appropriate.
• Attendance at and participation in MDT meetings
• Daily ward rounds
• Supervision of junior surgical staff.
• Active participation in clinical audit, governance and research.
• Teaching of medical students and surgical trainees
• Pre and post operative care of admissions
• Participation in middle grade on call rota (currently working a 1 in 10 rota but subject to change).

This advert closes on Monday 4 Mar 2024

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