Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ General Surgery
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
Salary
£67,325
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
- Previous applicants need not apply* This is a full-time 6 month Fixed Term Contract post covering secondment for a Specialty Doctor with significant ...
- Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with general surgical problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
- Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Colorectal Surgery
- Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.
- Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.
- Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.
- Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.
- Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.
- Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trust's appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.
- Participating in the Trust's Clinical Governance activities.
Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with general surgical problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues
Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Upper GI Surgery
Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.
Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.
Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.
Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.
Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.
Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.
Participating in the Trusts Clinical Governance activities.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time,improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- ATLS course
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
- CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
- ALS Certificate
- MD or MS
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough & broad training in General Surgery including emergency surgery for a minimum of 5 years at Registrar level.
- Specific training in Colorectal / laparoscopic / general surgery
- Experience in Gastroscopy
- Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed and published research
- Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
- Evidence of having supervised and supported research students
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Desirable
- Attended a course in NHS leadership
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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