Locally Employed Doctor (Registrar MT04) - General Surgery

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Specialty Trainee (level 4+) for the General Surgical Department. The role involves pre and post-operative care, assisting in surgeries, managing outpatient clinics, and supervising junior medical staff. Candidates must have experience in a busy healthcare environment. This is an excellent chance to contribute to both clinical practice and education within a supportive NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience working at Speciality Trainee level 4+.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Confidence in undertaking surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre and post-operative care of elective admissions.
• Supervise junior medical staff.
• Assist Consultants in the operating theatre.
• Manage out-patient clinics.
• Participate in clinical audits.
• Complete a portfolio including an operation logbook.
• Participate in teaching students from Southampton University Medical School.
• Engage in clinical research projects.

Job description

Overview

This post is based in the General Surgical Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. We are looking for individuals who have experience working at Speciality Trainee level 4+ and who are capable and confident in working in a busy environment. The appointee will join one of the specialties and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. When on call you will have no elective commitments.

Responsibilities

• To undertake pre and post operative care of elective admissions, and to supervise the junior medical staff in this respect.
• To ensure that a daily ward round is carried out in addition to the formal rounds noted on the Consultants timetable.
• To assist the Consultants in the operating theatre, and to undertake surgical operating lists.
• To attend out patient clinics as required and to manage both new and follow up patients.
• To participate in clinical audit according to the guidelines laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.
• To complete a portfolio including an operation logbook, complementing the information held on the computer.
• To supervise junior doctors and participate in formal teaching of students from Southampton University Medical School.
• Participation in regularly held meetings is expected and clinical research projects are actively encouraged.

About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.