Locum Consultant in Benign Upper GI and Emergency General Surgery

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Job overview

Applications are invited for the full time post of Locum Consultant in Benign Upper GI and Emergency General Surgery based within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT.

It is initially a 6-month post but there may be the possibility of an extension. We are one of the UK’s leading Upper GI centres with an international reputation for healthcare research. This post is designed to support the delivery of the specialist benign UGI and Emergency General Surgery service.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the successful appointee will have a particular interest in benign Upper GI Surgery. The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and Trust.

More information about the duties of this role can be found in the attached Job Description document

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description please refer to the attached Job Description document.

Informal queries can be made by contacting Mr Paul Sylvester (Consultant Surgeon)

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

• Additional Postgraduate qualification
• Higher Degree (i.e. MD or PhD)
• JAG accreditation for Upper GI Endoscopy

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general surgery.
• Two years of higher surgical training in benign Upper GI and EGS
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer service
• Ability to perform complex benign laparoscopic surgery

• Broad range of IT skills
• Subspecialty interest encouraged

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
• Positive approach to evidence based practice.
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
• Experience of organising audit

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Evidence of peer review research papers

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.

• Formal teaching qualification

Management and Leadership

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists.

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience
• Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
• Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.

Interpersonal communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and be able to integrate with the current consultant colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other requirements

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations.
• Inquiring and critical approach to work.
• Caring attitude towards patients.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Meets professional health requirements
• Must be able to meet on-call requirements.
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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