Trust Grade (FY1 equivalent) in General & Colorectal Surgery
Northampton General Hospital NHS TrustSearch for more jobs in Northampton
Job overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post comprising of 3 months of General Surgery at Northampton General Hospital.
This post is to join the FY1 tier on the Full Shift Rota, to cover a short-term vacancy unfilled by Deanery Trainees. This would be an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the NHS and provide a footstep for applying for Foundation Training/Core Training.
Main duties of the job
There is a FY1 post available within the department of surgery offering the successful candidates the opportunity to train in General Surgery, mainly colorectal surgery.
You will participate in a full shift 1 in 20 rota covering Urology, Vascular and General Surgery emergencies. The Department of Surgery has ten GI Surgeons
The post is available from May 2025 until August 2025 with an opportunity to extend further for suitable candidates. This is a service post but clinical and surgical training will be provided to suit the candidate’s needs. Specifically, candidates will be supported to obtain competencies to be able to apply for core training programmes and MRCS qualifications. The post holder may take up a whole time, part time or job share contract.
Duties will include the full range of clinical activities mainly care of admitted patients, general surgery ward rounds, general surgical on call and supporting the emergency theatres. Additionally, successful candidates will be supported in research and audit activity. The Trust has a strong Medical Education department with regular teaching for Foundation Trainees and a tailored programme for international medical graduates.