Job summary
The purpose of this1 year fellowship is to provide an exciting opportunity for senior upper GI trainees (ST6 and above) to acquire additional knowledge and skills in robotic surgery, with the possibility of further training in emergency general and elective upper GI surgery; together with learning opportunities in endoscopy including OGD, EUS and ERCP. The Trust has a recognised Robotic Unit and the appointee will help define the role of Robotic UGI surgery.
To enable the Fellow to contribute to data collection, research and training others in robotic UGI and become an independent Consultant Surgeon who is able to undertake robotic surgery and help train other surgeons.
Main duties of the job
We enjoy close working relationships with the departments of histopathology, radiology, oncology, palliative care and gastroenterology. The Fellow could have training opportunities in all aspects of gallstone management including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic bile duct exploration, endoscopic diagnosis and management of choledocholithiasis, hot Gallbladder surgery, management of complex acute and chronic pancreatitis, complex reflux assessment and anti-reflux surgery, staging of upper GI malignancy including EUS.
There are approximately 10 theatre sessions, 5 endoscopy lists and 3.5 EUS/ERCP lists per week. The appointee will see all aspects of hernia surgery including laparoscopic repair. The unit has access to three fully integrated Laparoscopic theatres.
The clinical Fellow will not be on the on-call rota.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB/BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, eg BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
- JAG Accreditation
- Post CCT or CESR
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Demonstrate experience of teaching & training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1
- Competent in procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Has participated in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- As per shortlisting criteria above
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB/BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, eg BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
- JAG Accreditation
- Post CCT or CESR
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Demonstrate experience of teaching & training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1
- Competent in procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Has participated in clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- As per shortlisting criteria above
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).
