Clinical Duties:

• Surgical Procedures:
  • Perform routine and complex surgeries within a specialized field (e.g., general surgery, orthopaedics, cardiothoracic, etc.).
  • Manage patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively to ensure the best outcomes.
  • Provide expertise in diagnosing surgical conditions and advising on treatment options.
• Patient Care:
  • Lead clinical consultations and assessments for patients requiring surgery.
  • Provide comprehensive post-operative care, monitoring recovery, managing complications, and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
  • Lead and supervise outpatient clinics, ensuring continuity of care for surgical patients.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• Supervision of Junior Staff:
  • Supervise, mentor, and guide junior surgeons, residents, and medical students, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and professionalism.
  • Participate in the surgical department's on-call rota and lead emergency surgical cases when required.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:
  • Work closely with anaesthetists, nurses, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
  • Actively contribute to departmental meetings, clinical rounds, and case discussions.

Teaching & Training:

• Education:
  • Provide teaching and clinical training to junior doctors, surgical residents, and medical students.
  • Contribute to continuing medical education (CME) programs and formal in-house educational sessions.

Research & Development:

• Clinical Research:
  • Engage in clinical research aimed at improving surgical outcomes, techniques, and patient care.
  • Lead or participate in clinical audits to monitor surgical practice, identify areas for improvement, and enhance patient safety.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Contribute to service development and the introduction of new technologies and techniques to improve surgical care.
  • Develop, review, and implement clinical guidelines and protocols.

Administrative & Policy Duties:

• Departmental Contribution:
  • Assist in the management and development of the surgical department’s services, ensuring efficient delivery of care.
  • Participate in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Clinical Governance:
  • Participate in clinical audits, governance meetings, and risk management activities to ensure high-quality, safe surgical care.

• Essential:

  • Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
  • Completion of Core Surgical Training (CST) and Specialty Surgical Training (ST) in the relevant surgical field.
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in surgery.
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice as a consultant.
  • Fellowships in surgical societies (e.g., FRCS, FACS).

• Desirable:

  • Subspecialty training or certification in a specific area of surgery (e.g., robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, vascular surgery).
  • Active involvement in research and clinical trials related to surgery.