Speciality Doctor, General Surgery & Urology

A Specialty Doctor in the NHS provides specialised medical care, working as part of a team under the supervision of consultants, and often taking on responsibilities related to patient care, teaching, and clinical governance. They will typically have at least four years of postgraduate training, with at least two in their chosen specialty.

The successful candidate will initially be based at Scarborough and join the General Surgery team consisting of 23 consultants and 4 Associate Specialist working across the Trust sites. We perform a full range of upper and lower GI surgery including, but not limited to, laparoscopic and robotic colorectal cancer surgery, TAMIS, complex abdominal wall surgery, pelvic floor surgery, pelvic endometriosis surgery, advanced proctology, advanced colonoscopy, IBD surgery, ano-rectal physiology, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, laparoscopic anti reflux surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery, open , robotic and laparoscopic complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery, laparoscopic biliary surgery (including lap US and lap CBD exploration), minimally invasive pancreatic surgery and upper GI physiology. Elective day surgery services are provided on both our main sites. Robotic surgery is carried out at York, however major acute and elective cases are performed at across both sites. To gain experience in the department we can offer the opportunity cross site.

In addition, unselected emergency general surgery on call admissions are cared for on both sites. A separate vascular surgery on call rota is provided, based on the York site.

The role available is initially based at Scarborough, however there will be opportunities to work on the York site. Decision to move is based on development of clinical skills, training needs and required evidence for the Portfolio Pathway application.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mathew Giles Job title: Consultant General Surgeon Email address: mathew.giles@nhs.net