Job summary
The appointment is for a Locum Consultant in General Surgery within our friendly and well-established Surgical Specialties Division at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. There will be opportunity to work with colleagues in the development of new and effective patient care pathways in a department which strives to provide excellent services.
This post is designed to support the existing provision of upper gastrointestinal surgery, as well as further developing the provision of laparoscopic surgery for benign upper gastrointestinal diseases, this will include complex laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair.
Key aspects of the role will include development of emergency services as well as provision of surgical ambulatory care, emergency Upper GI surgery (including hot gall bladder lists) and support for the general on-call rota. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to provide regular gastroscopy lists and to be involved in emergency care.
You will have the opportunity to discuss personal aspirations and any on-going training requirements which we would look to support and facilitate as part of your continuing professional development whilst in the role.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency General Surgery including acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration sufficient to function on the consultant general surgical emergency rota.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Quality/ clinical audit experience
- Experience of participation in CPD.
- Experience in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Quality/audit project experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of using online patient record system e.g. SystmOne.
- Experience in management of complex hiatal hernia and motility disorders including laparoscopic interventions.
- Experience in laparoscopic exploration of bile ducts
- Experience in complex hiatal hernia repairs (both laparoscopic and open)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Skilled in laparoscopic procedures.
- Skilled in endoscopic investigations and interventions
Desirable
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
- leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency General Surgery including acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy and bile duct exploration sufficient to function on the consultant general surgical emergency rota.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Quality/ clinical audit experience
- Experience of participation in CPD.
- Experience in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Quality/audit project experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of using online patient record system e.g. SystmOne.
- Experience in management of complex hiatal hernia and motility disorders including laparoscopic interventions.
- Experience in laparoscopic exploration of bile ducts
- Experience in complex hiatal hernia repairs (both laparoscopic and open)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Skilled in laparoscopic procedures.
- Skilled in endoscopic investigations and interventions
Desirable
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
- leadership 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).
