The position is structured as a 10 Programmed Activities (PA) week, which includes both Direct Clinical Care (9 PAs) and Supporting Professional Activities (1 SPA), with opportunities for independent operating. A formal job plan will be developed in coordination with the Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, and annual reviews will ensure alignment with the Trust’s strategic priorities. Candidates seeking part-time opportunities will also be considered, with potential adjustments to job content as necessary.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor interestedin a career in Breast Surgery to join a team of accomplished Surgeons to support delivery of high-quality careto our Breast Surgery patients. This is a full-time 10PA post. The department offers extensive opportunities tosupport consultants both in a clinic environment and in theatres, with access to complex procedures,specialist interests.The post-holder will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford with responsibilities across both sites.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the 1:6 non-resident General Surgery on-call rotaalongside a team of Specialty Doctors in Breast and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. Contribution to an out ofhours on call rota is core to this role.
Clinicalo Contributing to the care of in-patients and outpatients clinics, along with theatre assistance andadministrative duties associated with the care of patients. Independent operating lists will beexpected with experience in post.o To contribute to a 1 in 6 non-resident General Surgery on-call at the Princess Royal Hospital.o To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely illpatients.o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in amulti-professional team.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams andcommissioners.o To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
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A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director/Lead andconsultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time jobplan is based on a 10 PA working week (not inc on call PAs). The job plan will be reviewed annually and is aprospective agreement that sets out the doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year.It covers all aspects of a doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, educationand managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and externaland will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategicpriorities.For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care (includes 1.3 PAs on call) - includes clinical activity,clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. Out of Hours Activity attracts 1.3 PAs, is Category A, 1:6 non resident, attracting 4% enhancement.The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise isundertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for thepost. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis withthe Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.
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