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Surgeon Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Surgeon, or Physician performs operations and other medical procedures to treat deformities, diseases and injuries. Their primary duties include removing or correcting malformations, repairing injuries and conducting preventive procedures on patients.

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Surgeon duties and responsibilities

Surgeons split their time between their office and in medical facilities where they carry out medical procedures. Their offices may be in a surgical centre, hospital or off-site in an office building. They may also share office in a medical practice with many other Surgeons. During office work, a Surgeon may sit for a long period of time, evaluating patients and recommending the best treatments. Other duties and responsibilities of a Surgeon include:

  • Diagnosing illnesses and injuries
  • Prescribing medications for preventive measures and aftercare
  • Developing post-operation treatment plans to promote overall health of the patient
  • Maintaining detailed patient records on paper or digitally
  • Working under the supervision of hospital administration to comply with facility guidelines
  • Adhering to safety and cleanliness standards in the operating room
  • Using surgical tools to remove or fix parts of the body
  • Coordinating with other medical professionals like Anaesthesiologists and Nurses to ensure successful and safe operations
  • Scheduling follow -up visits with patients to ensure continuing health
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Surgeon Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Hours of work: 7.00 – 4.30

Monday to Friday

Over 40 hours at time & a half

Primary Function:

To work with our tree surgery crew in the Nottingham Area.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Practice tree knowledge with NPTC units CS 30-31 / CS 38 and 39

IPAF is preferred but not essential.

All PPE and work uniform will be provided and should be worn at all times.

Emergency first aid at work, experience and understanding of health and safety procedures and equipment inspection procedures.

Previous experience and good knowledge are essential as is a full UK driving licence.

You will need to have a flexible approach, a ‘can do’ attitude and be a reliable team player.

Duties can include the following:-

We are looking for Arborist climbers of all levels and experience to join our existing teams and help the progression of the company to ensure we remain at the forefront of arboriculture in the East Midlands.

Tasks that applicants will be required to carry out:

To perform aerial Arboricultural works in line with the recommendations set out within BS3998, whilst ensuring that company and third party property is not damaged.

An ability to follow strict health and safety procedures during the undertaking of their work.

To work within different teams, ensuring that good working relationships are formed for the benefit of all individuals. We will not tolerate anyone who feels they are above other members of a team. The work which we carry out is mentally and physically tiring and therefore all members of our teams need to be able to work together efficiently.

To complete a very varied workload, from large dismantles and crown reductions to stump grinding, hedge cutting and tree planting, ensuring that a very high standard of work is maintained throughout all tasks.

To be responsible for maintaining and checking company equipment.

To be able to liaise and converse with members of the public and communicate effectively with company management.

Expected requirements:

You will be required to work 40hrs/week with overtime and weekend work often required as and when operational pressure dictates.

You must be self-motivated, reliable and possess a positive attitude towards work and your professional development.

You must be able to regularly pass a drug/alcohol test.

You will be a problem solver and understand the challenges this job can sometimes present.

The ideal candidate must share similar values to those that we hold as a company.

An ability to co-operate with others in a team scenario ensuring that safety and work quality is maintained to the highest level.

Practice tree knowledge with NPTC units CS 30-31 / CS 38 and 39

IPAF is preferred but not essential.

All PPE and work uniform will be provided and should be worn at all times.

Emergency first aid at work, experience and understanding of health and safety procedures and equipment inspection procedures.

What we can offer:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company vehicle & mobile phone

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Performance bonus

    Work Location: In start date: 18/09/2023

    • Example 2

    We have had an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join us and make a positive difference to our practice!

    This position will be sole charge initially, but we are looking to expand our team.

    The Full-Time position would be a 40-hour week

    Mixture of consults and surgery.

    No OOH.

    Days / Hours can be discussed.

    Salary is up to £60k DOE.
    We are a small animal practice including exotics, so every day is different! We are an RCVS accredited SA practice situated in SE London by the Thames with excellent transport links and green spaces nearby. The practice is very well equipped with digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound and full lab facilities on site.

    About the Team and Culture:

    We are a small but very experienced team consisting of 1 Vet, 2 RVN's, 1 SVN, and a Receptionist. You would be working alongside a Head Veterinary Nurse, RVN and SVN, who are excited about this new opportunity and all very supportive.

    We are hugely supportive of each another and are constantly striving to improve the care we provide to our clients and patients alike. We also have the help and support of a visiting specialist orthopaedic surgeon, if needed. CPD’s are supported and encouraged.

    We are looking for a confident, experienced vet who has new ideas and wants to run the practice their way.

    If your looking for to join a supportive team who aspire to clinical excellence and gold standard care, this role could be perfect for you! Call Lauren on [phone number]2, or apply on the link.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: Up to £65,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

    Licence/Certification:
  • RCVS ID: LD1554

    • Example 3

    Your role and responsibilities

    The Lead Veterinary Surgeon is responsible for managing the clinical activities of the team and acts as the first line of management, developing the team to optimise the uptake of clinical services. The Lead Veterinary Surgeon is to support and work closely with and assist the Clinical Director to provide leadership, coordination of the team, hospital and clinical caseload, ensure adequate cover for shifts, appropriate training and development to their team and when not deputising to undertake duties of a vet. They also need to take part in the day-to-day organisation of the team and respond to requests for unplanned absence cover.

    Village Vet Southgate is modern and well-equipped with on-site surgical, diagnostic and dental facilities. Our consultations run by appointment, with a minimum of fifteen minutes allocated per pet, and there is convenient on-street parking.

    Our lovely bright practice is in the heart of the leafy Southgate community, settled amongst local businesses, cafes and restaurants. Public transport links are available in Southgate or in nearby Palmers Green

    Responsibilities

  • Patient/Clinical care - Delivering a high level of clinical care to standards in conjunction with the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme
  • Client care - The delivery of client satisfaction to an exceptional level as defined by Village Vet. This includes making all your interactions with clients fully focused on delivering value, exceptional service and warmth to the clients
  • Teamwork– Working within the team, to contribute your skills, efforts and personal strengths to help ensure a harmonious team ethos at all times.

    Benefits

  • Salary starting from £60,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • External CPD funded
  • Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Staff discount schemes
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

    About us

    Our Vision -‘To be recognised as an exceptional and trusted provider of primary veterinary care to our patients and clients within the communities that we serve. Every patient, every client, every visit’.

    Village Vet is a progressive, forward-thinking, premium veterinary group with small and medium-sized primary care practices, four large 24-hour hospitals and a referral centre. Village Vet is based in London, Hertfordshire and Cambridge. We believe in supporting and investing in our staff, investing in our facilities and ensuring that our clients and their pets receive only the very best, modern first opinion or specialist care. Our staff are motivated and encouraged to gain additional certifications across all levels of employment and we offer career progression within our group. We have a strong recognisable brand and we are looking for people who share our vision and our culture. We have over 400 staff members across our 32 sites and are very proud of our achievements and our reputation in the veterinary profession.

    At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: From £60,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Veterinary Surgeon Vacancy

    You will be part of a six-vet team (5 LA vets, 1 SA vet) and will be supported by a clinical director, a practice manager, two nurses and a dedicated reception team. The role is a mix of approximately 90% farm animal (no equine) and 10% small animal (mainly on-call and weekends).

    The role would suit an experienced vet with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in mixed practice. An interest and enthusiasm in general practice is essential as there is potential for involvement with anything from herd health and preventive medicine to internal medicine and surgery. The desire to pursue professional development and postgraduate qualifications is fully supported and funded.

    The Practice
    Our independent practice has been established for nearly 120 years. We are based in the market town of Penrith, just 6 miles from Lake Ullswater and with motorway access north and south to 5 international airports. Our focus is on preventive health in both herd/flock health and domestic pets. Our farm clientele are generally progressive and are all within a compact catchment area. Regular routine dairy visits are carried out and encouraged. We have all mod cons including ultrasound, digital x-ray and bull breeding soundness equipment.

    The Package
    We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, along with:

    · A 4-day working week, including one long weekend off in 5
    (Fri-Mon inclusive)

    · True clinical freedom and encouragement to follow your chosen clinical interests

    · 2-in-5 out of hours rota (the weekend on call duties are shared between the two vets on call)

    · Always two Vets on-call

    · CPD allowance

    · Company Car

    · Staff discount

    · Company Pension Scheme

    · Generous holiday allowance

    · Career Progression is encouraged

    Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

    Salary: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
    Schedule:
  • Day Location: One location

    • Example 5

    Your role and responsibilities

    Village Vet Berkhamsted have a new opening for a full time Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.

    We are an established clinic in a lovely area with a high proportion of insured clients who are keen on working up cases properly. There is a good exotic case load as the head vet has an exotic certificate, giving you a chance to learn more if wanted, or reduce worry if they aren’t your preference. With a new custom built dental suite incorporating digital dental xrays, we ensure dentistry is carried out to a high standard. Surgery days are guaranteed each week.

    We have all the usual toys: digital xray, ultrasound, lab, cautery and a highly engaged, amazing nursing team who are fully utilised to help us all work effectively as a team.

    Rota: negotiable either 4 or 4.5/4 day alternating weeks, with a 1:3 Saturday rota at the practice and 1:12 at St Albans hospital. Lunch and finish times are protected, and on the rare cases overtime cannot be avoided it is accrued and then taken as TOIL. We have built in phone call/admin time every day to ensure that staff almost always finish on time.

    Benefits

  • 5 weeks holiday a year plus Birthday Leave
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Village Vet bonus scheme
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval)
  • Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Staff discount schemes
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Enhanced equal family leave
  • E-car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Wellness program including: Employee assistance programme
    Eyecare voucher scheme
    Free annual Flu jab
    Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

    About us

    To be recognised as an exceptional and trusted provider of primary veterinary care to our patients and clients within the communities that we serve. Every patient, every client, every visit

    Village Vet is a progressive, forward-thinking, premium veterinary group with small and medium-sized primary care practices, four large 24-hour hospitals and a referral centre. Village Vet is based in London, Hertfordshire and Cambridge. We believe in supporting and investing in our staff, investing in our facilities and ensuring that our clients and their pets receive only the very best, modern primary care or specialist care. Our staff are motivated and encouraged to gain additional certifications across all levels of employment and we offer career progression within our group. We have a strong recognisable brand and we are looking for people who share our vision and our culture. We have over 400 staff members across our 32 sites and are very proud of our achievements and our reputation in the veterinary profession.

    Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

    Salary: £55,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness Location: One location

    • What does a Surgeon do?

    Surgeons are medical professionals who perform operations on patients. They usually specialise in one area, for instance, reconstructive, neurological, oral or paediatrics. The operations they perform can serve a range of purposes, including treating an injury, preventive measures such as removing a body part to stop the spread of cancer or improving a bodily process like digestion.

    Surgeon skills and qualifications

    A successful Surgeon candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

    • Organisation skills
    • Time management skills for consulting with multiple patients at once
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to work in team, as they are leaders of a surgical team
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Interpersonal skills for forming positive relationships with patients

    Surgeon experience requirements

    After medical school, a Surgeon is usually required to complete at least three years of residencies and internships. Each of these experiences is a type of on-the-job training in which a prospective Surgeon learns effective patient interactions, proper surgical procedures and compliance with hospital policies. During a residency or internship, prospective Surgeons usually receive training from a senior professional in their field and earn a stipend as payment for their work.

    Surgeon education and training requirements

    Before pursuing a medical degree, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, usually in a field like pre-medicine or a scientific subject like anatomy, chemistry or biology. After earning a bachelor’s degree, prospective Surgeons need to complete medical school, which usually takes four years to complete. After medical school, Surgeons need to complete further training in surgical sub-specialities. During this time, they obtain a specific surgical qualification such as the Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS).

    All Surgeons who want to practise medicine in the UK must register with the General Medical Council (GMC) to obtain a licence to practise.

    Surgeon salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary of a Surgeon in the UK is £50,404 per year. Their actual salary varies depending on their level of experience, the geographical location of the job and the specific medical facility they work for.

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    Surgeon job description FAQs

    What is the difference between a Surgeon and a Doctor?

    A Doctor diagnoses and treats patients and is not usually trained to perform surgery, while Surgeons receive advanced training to perform surgery. However, they share some duties such as creating and implementing patient care plans, recording medical histories and monitoring the patient’s health. Doctors refer patients to Surgeons and Specialists.

    What qualities make a good Surgeon?

    Surgeons must be eager to continually develop their skills, learn new technologies and conquer new challenges, as the field of surgery is constantly evolving. They must be a good leader, willing to accept complete personal accountability for patient outcomes. A Surgeon must also be level-headed, especially in the operating room. They must have compassion and empathy for other people, along with humility. While they must remain calm under pressure, they must feel energised by the excitement of helping other people.

    What are the different types of Surgeons?

    There are several types of Surgeons. Neurosurgeons specialise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the peripheral and central nervous system, infections of the spine or brain, vascular disorders, tumors, trauma and congenital anomalies. Paediatric Surgeons operate on children whose development ranges from infancy through teenage years. Plastic Surgeons are trained in specialised areas, such as body contouring, tissue transfer and laser surgery.

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