Job summary
Applications
are invited for the post of Consultant General Surgeon with a dedicated speciality
interest in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery.
The Trusts Bariatric Unit is one of
the largest NHS bariatric surgery units nationally. It is globally recognised for its academic
output and has over 200 peer reviewed publications to its credit.
Two of our colleagues are currently on
the council of BOMSS and two are its current trustees. We are also represented
on the IFSO scientific committee and have strong links with University of
Sunderland with colleagues having visiting professorship roles. One of our
current colleagues chairs the National Bariatric Surgery Registry. The unit
regularly hosts OAGB training courses for surgeons from around the UK and
abroad. The unit also has a RCS/ BOMSS approved fellow in addition to three
deanery trainees and another trust grade bariatric fellow.
We have a track
record of producing high quality research in collaboration with the University
of Sunderland. The successful candidate will be working in an exciting unit
full of academic and leadership potential.
Further Information: Informal
enquiries are welcome, please contact;
Mr Kamal Mahawar, Consultant General/Bariatric Surgeon UGI Lead, email
kamal.mahawar@nhs.net
and
Mr Neil Jennings Consultant General Surgeon Clinical
Director email neil.jennings3@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will join the existing team of 18 General Surgeons providing emergency
General Surgery and possess specialist skills in either benign upper GI surgery,
bariatric surgery or both. Emergency
work would be on a 1:6 basis, comprising a combination of 24 hour on call at
South Tyneside District Hospital and a separate day and night 12 hour service
provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Overall
responsibilities of the role include the co-ordination and delivery of
strategic and operational aspects of General Surgery Services across South
Tyneside and Sunderland and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and Local
priorities including the strategic direction of the Trust and the Directorate
of General Surgery.
The post holder is expected to possess
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and should have full GMC
registration, be on the specialist register (or be within six months of
obtaining CCT) and be successful in the Intercollegiate Speciality exam (or equivalent).
The post holder will have excellent team working skills, a
flexible approach to service delivery and service improvement and an enquiring,
critical approach.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Overall Responsibilities
The post
holder will join the existing team of 18 General Surgeons providing emergency
general surgery, as well as possessing specialist skills in either benign upper
GI surgery (Bile duct exploration/anti-reflux surgery/ERCP), bariatric surgery
or both. Emergency work would be on a 1:6 basis, comprising a combination of 24
hour on call at South Tyneside District Hospital and a separate day and night
12 hour service provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Overall responsibilities
include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects
of the General Surgery Services across South Tyneside and Sunderland and the
wider sub-regional catchment area. These
will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction
for the Trust and the Directorate of General Surgery.
The post holder is
expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder is
expected to attend Directorate meetings and take part in Audit and Clinical
Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a rolling half day timetable. The
post-holder will undergo annual appraisal as do all Medical staff in the
Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the Service in
keeping with National guidance.
The General Surgery
Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is regarded as one of
the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the Foundation
School survey for Foundation Trainees has improved significantly in recent
years and is very good. The post-holder
will be expected to partake in training of all medical and other staff as well
as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a good training experience.
A well-stocked library
with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate medical education
centre at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site.
Newcastle Medical School
and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away.
The appointee will be
expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal in accordance
with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC and the post-holder
will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also
educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Overall Responsibilities
The post
holder will join the existing team of 18 General Surgeons providing emergency
general surgery, as well as possessing specialist skills in either benign upper
GI surgery (Bile duct exploration/anti-reflux surgery/ERCP), bariatric surgery
or both. Emergency work would be on a 1:6 basis, comprising a combination of 24
hour on call at South Tyneside District Hospital and a separate day and night
12 hour service provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Overall responsibilities
include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects
of the General Surgery Services across South Tyneside and Sunderland and the
wider sub-regional catchment area. These
will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic direction
for the Trust and the Directorate of General Surgery.
The post holder is
expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder is
expected to attend Directorate meetings and take part in Audit and Clinical
Governance. Audit takes place monthly on a rolling half day timetable. The
post-holder will undergo annual appraisal as do all Medical staff in the
Directorate. The post holder will also be expected to develop the Service in
keeping with National guidance.
The General Surgery
Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is regarded as one of
the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the Foundation
School survey for Foundation Trainees has improved significantly in recent
years and is very good. The post-holder
will be expected to partake in training of all medical and other staff as well
as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a good training experience.
A well-stocked library
with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate medical education
centre at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site.
Newcastle Medical School
and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away.
The appointee will be
expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal in accordance
with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC and the post-holder
will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also
educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria Universities.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
- Post CCT.
Desirable
- Hold a higher degree.
- Post graduate Certificate in an appropriate surgical field.
- Ability to run training courses.
Experience
Essential
- Undergone GI surgical training with log book evidence of independent practice.
- Evidence of current professional development.
- Competent independent General Surgical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of Training & Teaching Surgical trainees.
Skills
Essential
- Laparoscopic skills & experience.
- Competent diagnostic and therapeutic skills in endoscopy.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit.
- Presentation skills.
- Good IT Skills.
Desirable
- Papers presented at regional/ national meetings.
- AV editing skills.
- Research methodology knowledge/experience.
- Subspecialty interest.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring critical approach to work.
- Commitment to CME.
Desirable
- Desire to develop services, learn new skills.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
- Post CCT.
Desirable
- Hold a higher degree.
- Post graduate Certificate in an appropriate surgical field.
- Ability to run training courses.
Experience
Essential
- Undergone GI surgical training with log book evidence of independent practice.
- Evidence of current professional development.
- Competent independent General Surgical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of Training & Teaching Surgical trainees.
Skills
Essential
- Laparoscopic skills & experience.
- Competent diagnostic and therapeutic skills in endoscopy.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit.
- Presentation skills.
- Good IT Skills.
Desirable
- Papers presented at regional/ national meetings.
- AV editing skills.
- Research methodology knowledge/experience.
- Subspecialty interest.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Enquiring critical approach to work.
- Commitment to CME.
Desirable
- Desire to develop services, learn new 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.
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).
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