CLINICAL FELLOW IN OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SURGERY

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship in oesophago-gastric surgery. Previous experience of oesophago-gastric surgery is not essential. The post offers excellent surgical experience to those wishing to broaden their exposure to both malignant and benign oesophago-gastric disease.

Main duties of the job

This Fellowship offers unique exposure to complex benign oesophago-gastric and malignant oesophago-gastric surgery. The Unit works in concert with our therapeutic endoscopy team to provide endoscopic treatment to dysplastic lesions and early cancers of the upper GI tract. The sarcoma service also offers surgical support to the regional hospitals for upper GI emergencies. In addition, the Fellow will have the opportunity to learn upper GI endoscopy and gain further experience in general and emergency surgery.

A central part of this post will entail a significant contribution to the academic and research activities which are ongoing in the department.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8777

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust was designated a Level 1 Trauma Centre in April 2011 in line with national recommendations for the planning and provision of care for seriously injured patients and went online as a Major trauma Centre in April 2012.

The Centre for Defence Medicine is based within this Trust. Military casualties from abroad are airlifted to the unit once they have been stabilised and usually are under the care of the dedicated trauma teams. The Centre for Defence Medicine is fully integrated into the Trust and military personnel work in all departments, with emphasis on SAU and ITU.

OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SURGERY UNIT

The Upper GI Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is a tertiary cancer centre covering a population of just under two million, taking referrals from Sandwell, City, Walsall Manor and Dudley Hospitals. It undertakes approximately 80 to 100 major cancer resections per year as well as a full range of complex benign Upper GI surgery excluding bariatric surgery. There are currently four full time Upper GI consultants (Mr John Whiting, Prof. Ewen Griffiths, Ms. Sonia Puig, Mr Benjamin Tan) who provide 24/7 Upper GI emergency cover to the region as well as taking part in unselected, general surgical, emergency cover with the Colorectal surgeons.

ON-CALL ACTIVITY AND EMERGENCY SURGERY

UHB provides a comprehensive emergency on-call service, which accepts a full range of general surgical emergencies and has the support of 24 hour interventional radiology.

The Centre for Defence Medicine is based within the Trust. Military casualties from abroad are airlifted to the Unit once they have been stabilised and usually are under the care of the dedicated trauma teams. The Centre for Defence Medicine is fully integrated into the Trust and military personnel work in all departments, with emphasis on SAU and ITU.

The on-call Consultant is supported by resident specialist trainees in general surgery. There are separate middle grade on-call rotas for vascular, hepato-biliary and urology emergencies.

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND AUDIT

The Upper GI unit has an active interest in research. There is ample opportunity for the post holder to engage in clinical research leading to presentations to local, national and international meetings.

The hospital is a major teaching hospital with an active teaching programme for medical students to which the post holder will be expected to contribute.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the Division's audit process and enter patients for ongoing clinical trials.

Job description

Job responsibilities

OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SURGERY UNIT

ON-CALL ACTIVITY AND EMERGENCY SURGERY

UHB provides a comprehensive emergency on-call service, which accepts a full range of general surgical emergencies and has the support of 24 hour interventional radiology.

The on-call Consultant is supported by resident specialist trainees in general surgery. There are separate middle grade on-call rotas for vascular, hepato-biliary and urology emergencies.

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND AUDIT

The hospital is a major teaching hospital with an active teaching programme for medical students to which the post holder will be expected to contribute.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the Division's audit process and enter patients for ongoing clinical trials.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS
Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Clear evidence of career progression

Desirable

MRCS or above

Experience

Essential

Experience in managing emergency surgical admissions.
Experience and confidence to perform basic surgical procedures e.g. inguinal hernia repair, appendicectomy, oversew of duodenal ulcer
Actively encourages research with junior and other staff

Desirable

Leadership skills appropriate to directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine
Participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to build strong and effective relationship with patients, relatives and colleagues
Ability to gain confidence and Trust
Ability to cope with pressure
Ability to respond to change
Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education

Desirable

Good communication skills
Experience in teaching, clinical audit
Computer skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS
Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Clear evidence of career progression

Desirable

MRCS or above

Experience

Essential

Experience in managing emergency surgical admissions.
Experience and confidence to perform basic surgical procedures e.g. inguinal hernia repair, appendicectomy, oversew of duodenal ulcer
Actively encourages research with junior and other staff

Desirable

Leadership skills appropriate to directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine
Participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to build strong and effective relationship with patients, relatives and colleagues
Ability to gain confidence and Trust
Ability to cope with pressure
Ability to respond to change
Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education

Desirable

Good communication skills
Experience in teaching, clinical audit
Computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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