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Core Surgical Training CT1

Core Surgical Training in Yorkshire and the Humber

The Core Surgical Training programme is an integral part of the Yorkshire and Humber School of Surgery which is led by Mr Paul Renwick, Head of School.

The aims of the School of Surgery are: 

  • To prepare and equip surgeons to meet the challenges of surgical practice and deliver the highest standard of care for patients.
  • To deliver surgical education programmes within Yorkshire and the Humber that meet GMC quality standards and embrace College guidelines and ethos.
  • To recognise and respond to the needs of our trainees, trainers and their employers.

Core Surgical Training follows the ISCP curriculum which includes generic skills applicable to all surgeons but also prepares trainees for their choice of specialty training.

The Core Surgical Training programme is managed by a team of Training Programme Directors, listed here.

In order to assess your suitability for this training programme please refer to the national Person Specifications on the Specialty Training website.

The expected duration of this training programme is 2 years subject to satisfactory progression. The actual duration may depend on the circumstances of individual trainees.

Further sources of information

National Recruitment Office: 

Core Surgery CT1 recruitment is coordinated by the Core Surgery National Recruitment Office.

To Apply: 

For full details about the recruitment process and to complete an application form please visit the Core Surgery National Recruitment Office website.

Person Specifications: 
Enquiries: 

For enquiries about the Core Surgery CT1 recruitment process please visit the Core Surgery National Recruitment Office website.

For local information about the Yorkshire and Humber posts and enquiries, please refer to the Contact Us page

The Recruitment Process

The National Recruitment Office for Core Surgical Training is the Core Surgery National Recruitment Office.

For information about the recruitment process, including timelines and information about how to apply, please visit their website.

 

Vacancies

Indicative vacancies for Core Surgical Training will shortly be published on the national recruitment website.

We offer two year themed rotations. These are designed to include generic skills applicable to all surgeons but also to prepare trainees for their choice of specialty training. Themed training is available in the following specialties:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Urology

Each rotation consists of four 6 month placements. This includes a minimum of 12 months in the theme specialty, with the remaining time spent in complementary specialties.

Start Dates

The next recruitment process will be for posts commencing in August 2024.

All vacancy information is indicative and subject to change at any time

Programme Information

Rotation Details

Each trainee will complete four 6 month placements. This includes a minimum of 12 months in the theme specialty, with the remaining time spent in complementary specialties.

Rotations take place in August and February although rotations may take place at other times depending on the needs of trainees and the training programme. 

Training Locations

A list of the trusts and training locations within the training programme is provided below:

 

North Yorkshire and the Humber Programme 

Trust

Hospital Sites
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Airedale General Hospital
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  Bradford Royal Infirmary
St Luke’s Hospital
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust  Calderdale Royal Hospital
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate District Hospital
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust  Castle Hill Hospital
Hull Royal Infirmary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Leeds General Infirmary
St James’ University Hospital
Mid Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust Dewsbury and District Hospital
Pinderfields Hospital
Pontefract Hospital
York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Scarborough Hospital
The York Hospital

 

South Yorkshire and the Humber Programme 

Trust

Hospital Sites
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Barnsley Hospital
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   Bassetlaw Hospital
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Rotherham Hospital
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust The Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Northern General Hospital
Royal Hallamshire Hospital

 

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