Surgeon

• assess and examine patients to establish if an operation is necessary
• manage and monitor preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as use of sedatives and antibiotics
• speak to patients and their families before surgery to go through the procedures that will be carried out with them to provide reassurance
• operate on patients to improve or restore functions, such as repair injuries or treat diseases
• follow established surgical techniques during the operation
• direct and coordinate the activities of other health staff within the multidisciplinary team, including junior doctors, nurses and operating department practitioners
• undertake ward rounds on a regular basis and take outpatients clinics - the amount of time you spend on these activities will depend on your specialism
• refer patients to other medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary

• Degree in medicine recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC). 

• technical knowledge and clinical expertise in order to elicit the necessary information from patients and identify key issues and the appropriate options
• good hand-eye coordination to perform operations
• communication skills, with the ability to adapt your communication style to suit the situation
• leadership and team involvement skills to positively deal with problems in a non-confrontational away
• negotiation skills in order to reach solutions to complex, and often competing, needs

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