Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Laparoscopic Fellow in Bariatric Surgery

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Job summary

Royal College of Surgeons Senior Clinical Fellowship in Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux and Bariatric Surgery

Applications are invited for the post of laparoscopic anti-reflux and bariatric surgery fellow at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.This is a Royal College of Surgeons approved senior clinical fellowship post. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to discuss extending the contract beyond the initial 12-month appointment should this be desired.

You will join a busy surgical unit in a large acute hospital Trust of around 1,000 beds, serving a resident population of approximately 560,000 and providing a wide range of elective/emergency surgical procedures. The successful candidate will join our team of trainees and have the opportunity to undertake training in line with their professional and developmental needs. There is the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit and research to enhance your portfolio.

Main duties of the job

The department of gastrointestinal surgery is one of the busiest nationwide with 16 laparoscopic GI surgeons (4 upper GI; 8 colorectal and 3 general). The upper GI department offers a full range of laparoscopic benign upper GI surgery, including complex hiatal surgery, bile duct surgery (including intraoperative ultrasound), bariatric surgery and endoscopy, in addition to general, emergency and colorectal surgery.

The upper GI surgeon-led oesophageal physiology studies service undertakes over 200 manometry and pH studies per year, providing the opportunity for training in study analysis. There is an opportunity for endoscopic sessions for those with JAG accreditation The recent integration of digital surgery software to our fully integrated laparoscopic theatres, enabling video recording and analysis, also provides enhanced training opportunities for trainers / trainees.

The Trust offers three state-of-the-art dedicated fully integrated laparoscopic theatres (two at RCH; one at WCH). The post will be based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, although you will be required to work at the other RCHT sites including West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance.

This post would suit either senior trainees or CCT holders wishing to consolidate their laparoscopic experience

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 to £53,132 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-MS-3680

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

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  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent

Eligibility

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent
  • Evidence of achievement of senior ST competences in general surgery supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-source feedback or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Years experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent

Eligibility

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent
  • Evidence of achievement of senior ST competences in general surgery supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-source feedback or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Years experience

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).

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.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon,

Mr Michael Clarke

07931556103

Details

Date posted

30 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 to £53,132 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-MS-3680

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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