Appendix 1

THE LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post :
Specialty:
Location :
Requirements / Essential / Desirable / Method of Assessment
QUALIFICATIONS / MBBSor equivalent medical qualification
MRCS 1 or equivalent at time of application
MRCP/MRCS full diploma or equivalent. / Application form/Interview/pre-employment checks
ELIGIBILITY / Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time ofapplication & CT/ST2 competencesin surgery by time of appointment or equivalent.
Eligibility to work in the UK / Application form/Interview
CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERTISE / Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Awareness of GMC’s Good Research Practice guidance (General Medical Council, 2010) / Application form/Interview
PERSONAL SKILLS / Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations
Awareness of own limitations &when to ask for help
Capacity to communicate effectively& sensitively with others
Able to discuss treatment optionswith patients in a way they canunderstand
Capacity to bring a range ofapproaches to problem solving
Demonstrates effective judgementand decision-making skills
Capacity to work effectively in aMulti-Disciplinary Team
Capacity to establish good workingrelations with others
Capacity to manage time andprioritise workload, balance urgent &important demands, followinstructions
Takes responsibility for own actions
Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent / Application form/Interview
FITNESS TO PRACTISE / Is up to date and fit to practise safely / Application form
References
LANGUAGE SKILLS / All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues / Application form/Interview
HEALTH / Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practise) / Application form/Pre-employment health screening