Job summary
The successful candidate will join a team of 4 Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) surgeons at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) site and 4 UGI surgeons at the Poole General Hospital (PGH) site. The post will work across the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH), Poole General Hospital (PGH) and Wimborne Community Hospitalsites.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Indicative Weekly Job Plan:
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during 2025. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
- Ability to prioritise workload & show initiative
- show initiative Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge & when to seek advice
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- Computer/IT Research skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or ECR
- Trained to manage the undifferentiated general surgical take
- Proficient in UGI endoscopy
- Appropriate training at StR level for general & UGI surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in abdominal wall surgery
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner
- Flexible attitude `
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS or equivalent
- JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Postgraduate thesis
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in general, UGI and emergency surgery
- Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery.
Other
Essential
- Participation in audit
- GCP training
- Publications
- Presentations (National/International)
- MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application.
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
- Ability to prioritise workload & show initiative
- show initiative Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge & when to seek advice
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- Computer/IT Research skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or ECR
- Trained to manage the undifferentiated general surgical take
- Proficient in UGI endoscopy
- Appropriate training at StR level for general & UGI surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in abdominal wall surgery
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner
- Flexible attitude `
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS or equivalent
- JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Postgraduate thesis
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in general, UGI and emergency surgery
- Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery.
Other
Essential
- Participation in audit
- GCP training
- Publications
- Presentations (National/International)
- MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application.
Desirable
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).
