Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- Trust Doctor ST1/2
- Contract
- 4 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (plus additional rostered hours linked to the on-call rota)
- Job ref
- 210-2026-411
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £54,499 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor ST1/2 Level in General Surgery
Trust Doctor ST1/2
Job overview
Working Full time: 40 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated team players to join our well-established General Surgery Service at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, welcoming applications for a Trust Doctor ST1/2 level to join the team.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust consists of a 600 bedded large district General Hospital, which provides its services on the Countess of Chester Health Park, and a 64 bedded Intermediate Care Service at Ellesmere Port Hospital. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff and provides a range of medical services to more than 445,000 patients per year from areas covering Western Cheshire, Ellesmere Port, Neston, and North Wales.
The hospital is situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of the historic Roman City of Chester. We are within easy access of Manchester Airport, North Wales, and the Lake District. The Trust is committed to continued professional development, and to a culture of ongoing service improvement.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an on-call rota and must hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible to the appropriate consultants for admitting cases, the attendance at daily ward rounds, the arrangement of patient investigations as part of the pre and post-operative care of circa General Surgery patients. The role will require you to liaise with the wider hospital teams and Surgical clinical team to support ward based patient care and facilitate discharges. The role also requires you to participate in operative surgery; with the extent of your involvement being commensurate with your experience and ability.
There is also an expectation that the post-holder will contribute to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision.
This post is not recognised for training purposes; however, the Trust will ensure teaching to a high standard to assist the successful applicant in progressing further.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time the post commences.
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Experience at minimum of F2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at relevant course(s) e.g. ALS, ALERT
- UK experience at ST1/2 level
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Competent in basic clinical procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Has experience of working in teams
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential criteria
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others in a clinical setting
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable criteria
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
- Experience of working in teams
Probity
Essential criteria
- Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
Desirable criteria
- Other work experience/ outside interests
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shannon Thomas
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 364322
- Additional information
Shannon Thomas - Service Manager - General Surgery - 01244 364322
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