SHO Trust Practitioner in Surgery

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an SHO Trust Practitioner at CT1 equivalent level in Urology & General Surgery. This role offers rotations in Urology and Colorectal Surgery, with significant opportunities for clinical experience and research participation. The position starts in August 2025 and is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Career development commitment

Qualifications

• Ideal for candidates seeking clinical experience before further CT or ST positions.
• Opportunities for research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in shared surgical SHO on-call rota covering multiple specialties.
• Undertake two 6-month rotations in Urology and Colorectal Surgery.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Research Participation

Education

CT1 Equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an SHO Trust Practitioner at CT1 equivalent level in Urology & General Surgery. The successful candidates will undertake two 6-month rotations in the Urology department followed by a rotation in the Colorectal Unit of General Surgery. The role will start in August 2025 and end in August 2026, on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This post is ideal for candidates seeking to gain clinical experience before applying for further CT or ST positions. There will be significant opportunities to participate in research projects and quality improvement initiatives, with potential for publication and presentations at national meetings.

The post holder will participate in the shared surgical SHO on-call rota covering General Surgery, Urology, Trauma, and Orthopaedics.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Corina Plamadeala, Surgical Rota Co-Ordinator, at 01483 571122 ext 3674 or via email at [e-mail].

This CT1 equivalent post within Urology & General Surgery at the Royal Surrey County Hospital involves two 6-month rotations in Urology and Colorectal Surgery. It offers an opportunity to gain insight into these specialties and broader experience across other surgical sub-specialties through participation in the surgical on-call rota, which covers HPB, UGI, Colorectal, Trauma & Orthopedics, and Urology.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and a commitment to career development. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide integrated care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main hospital is in Guildford, with community sites in Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We also provide adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding overall.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and is investing in its future, with over £45 million planned for upgrades in infrastructure and equipment in the coming years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although not the Trust’s usual practice, adverts may close early, so early application submission is encouraged.

Watch a video about Royal Surrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Name: Karl Shipsey
• Job title: Specialty Manager
• Email: [e-mail]