Job summary
This post is a new post with the aim to deliver a 24/7 normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) service in our centre, which will lead to increased organ utilization and improved outcomes after liver transplantation. The postholder will be expected to lead the consultant delivered NRP service as well as develop a clinical and/or translational research programme on machine perfusion.
Main duties of the job
The main duty of this post involves delivering and leading an NRP organ retrieval service.
KEY SKILLS
A fully trained and experienced independent HPB surgeon
Current HPB experience
Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Interest in teaching, mentoring, audit and clinical research
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The post is based at the Liver Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The successful candidates primary role will be to participate in the Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) rota on a 1 in 3.3 basis, in conjunction with the Cardiff NORS team (1 in 3.5) and five HPB/transplant surgeons (each covering 1 in 12). The successful candidate will also be expected to lead the NRP service, which will include training and mentoring of other members of the NRP team. The successful candidate will cover 88 weekdays (in 22 blocks of Monday to Thursday) on calls and 7 weekends on call (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) every 52 weeks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The post is based at the Liver Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The successful candidates primary role will be to participate in the Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) rota on a 1 in 3.3 basis, in conjunction with the Cardiff NORS team (1 in 3.5) and five HPB/transplant surgeons (each covering 1 in 12). The successful candidate will also be expected to lead the NRP service, which will include training and mentoring of other members of the NRP team. The successful candidate will cover 88 weekdays (in 22 blocks of Monday to Thursday) on calls and 7 weekends on call (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) every 52 weeks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- -Inclusion on Specialist Register for general surgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- FRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- -Inclusion on Specialist Register for general surgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- FRCS or equivalent
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
