Locally Employed Doctor / Trust Grade ST3+ General Surgery
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
We are offering an exciting ST3+ / Registrar‑level role within our dynamic General Surgery service, with excellent exposure to Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied timetable including regular clinics, high‑quality theatre sessions, and a manageable 1:10 on‑call rota. For those looking to expand their portfolio, endoscopy training is available, providing a fantastic opportunity to build skills and strengthen future applications for higher surgical training.
Main duties of the job
This post offers a vibrant and varied timetable, typically including 2–3 theatre sessions, 1–2 clinics, and protected research time for those keen to build their academic portfolio. While based within Colorectal and Upper GI, you’ll also gain hands‑on experience across General Surgery and Vascular, ensuring a broad and well‑rounded training environment.
Every 10th week you’ll take part in a dedicated Hot Week, delivering emergency surgical care within a structured, consultant‑supported team — an ideal opportunity to sharpen acute decision‑making skills.
The role builds on your CT1–2 foundation and provides excellent exposure to both elective and emergency GI surgery. You’ll join the 1:10 on‑call rota, access regular emergency lists, and contribute to the department’s audit, research and publication output. All registrars rotate across teams and work within compliant, trainee‑friendly shift patterns.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a registrar in our department, you’ll be fully integrated into all surgical teams, sharing the on‑call service through supportive, compliant shift patterns designed with trainee wellbeing in mind.
Your role will include:
- Active involvement in rostered emergency work, giving you real‑time experience in managing acute surgical presentations
- Regular participation in consultant‑led ward rounds, with opportunities to lead and supervise junior colleagues
- Attendance at a variety of outpatient clinics, enhancing your diagnostic and patient‑management skills
- Operating on both elective and emergency lists, ensuring a strong and diverse operative logbook
- Working within a prospectively covered rota, providing stability and predictable training opportunities
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This advert is for Locally Employed Doctor / Trust Grade ST3+ General Surgery with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is dependent on experience. Has on call uplift.. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (potential to extend). The application deadline is 12 Jun 2026.
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