Applications are invited for 1 fixed term, 6-12 month ST3+ level posts (with possibility of extension) to start October 2024 within the Department of Paediatric Surgery at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out all duties of a Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar, participating in a 1 in 8 compliant on-call rota and the supporting the provision of the outreach service

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we actively encourage applications from candidates from a BAME background.

St George's Healthcare operates a No Smoking Policy.

About us

St George's Hospital provides the in-patient service for all Specialist Paediatric Surgery, including Neonatal surgery in South West London. The present Consultants have developed strong sub- specialist interests in urology, including a neuropathic service, gastroenterology, thoracic, anorectal disorders and oncology. There is an extensive Outreach service to all District General Hospitals within South West London as well as within Surrey and a close association with the Royal Marsden Hospital.

The entire paediatric department has over 35 consultants managing infectious diseases, haematology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, respiratory, neurology and surgical patients. St George's paediatric department is a highly rated teaching and training centre with a diverse education programme.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from a BAME background.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be expected to carry out all duties of a Paediatric Surgery Specialist Registrar, participating in a 1 in 8 compliant on-call rota and the supporting the provision of the outreach service
• There are a number of academic meetings in the department. These meetings frequently involve members of other disciplines. There are also separate meetings run by the neonatal, infectious diseases, community and neurology teams.
• There is a regular programme of audit meetings. There are very active programmes of clinic and research meetings in other departments throughout the medical school. All staff are invited to attend.
• To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
• To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
• To comply with Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• MRCS or equivalent
• APLS/PALS/EPLS/NLS1

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification

Experience
Essential

• At least 1-2 years experience in paediatric surgery
• Team working

Desirable

• Other surgical experience
• Neonatal experience
• General paediatric experience
• Clinical Audits

Skills
Essential

• Basic paediatric surgical skills

Desirable

• Central Venous Cannulation
• Enthusiasm to teach skills to others

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic surgical training

Desirable

• Basic research techniques

Personal
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly in a multi disciplinary team
• Ability to work constructively with the management team
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Caring attitude to patients and carers
• Self motivated and able to motivate others
• Punctuality and reliability

Desirable

• Ability to self motivate and motivate others
• Supportive nature

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