Trust Doctor Level 2 In General Surgery

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in England seeks staff to cover General Surgical wards, clinics and theatres from 8am to 5pm, actively participating in patient management across wards, outpatients, operating theatres and endoscopy.

Ward rounds are daily; documentation including ward round notes, VTE, antibiotics and Sepsis tool, TTO must be up to date, with opportunities to carry out operative procedures under consultant supervision and contribute to perioperative care.

Job description

1. 1. The normal working day consists of covering the General Surgical wards/clinics / theatres from 8am-5pm.


2. 2. You will be expected to actively participate in the management of the patients on the wards, outpatients, operating theatres and endoscopy. Your skills and acumen will be utilised in the investigation of patients, the formulation and execution of patient care plans as guided by your colleagues on the team. Ward rounds are daily. Ensure that documentation is up to date on a daily basis (Ward round documentation, VTE, antibiotics and Sepsis tool, TTO) and support the \"Home For Lunch\" campaign.


3. 3. Your participation in operating theatre and day case sessions is required and recommended. You will be able to carry out operative procedures under consultant supervision and be involved in the perioperative care of patients.


4. 4. You will be expected to guide the juniors and request patient investigations with support in your decision making from senior colleagues to ensure excellent patient care and safety.

Main duties of the job

1. 1. The normal working day consists of covering the General Surgical wards/clinics / theatres from 8am-5pm.


2. 2. You will be expected to actively participate in the management of the patients on the wards, outpatients, operating theatres and endoscopy. Your skills and acumen will be utilised in the investigation of patients, the formulation and execution of patient care plans as guided by your colleagues on the team. Ward rounds are daily. Ensure that documentation is up to date on a daily basis (Ward round documentation, VTE, antibiotics and Sepsis tool, TTO) and support the \"Home For Lunch\" campaign.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of \"excellent health care, improved health for all\". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.