Job summary
The Upper GI Unit provides care for people with a wide range of benign and malignant oesophago-gastric conditions. The unit performs a high volume of benign UGI procedures, including anti-reflux surgery, revisional anti-reflux surgery, large para-oesophageal hernia repair, treatment of achalasia (surgical and POEM) and provides an acute biliary service for people with complications of gallstones. Fellows will also gain exposure to a broad range of emergency UGI presentations such as oesophageal perforation and incarcerated hiatal hernias.
The Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) and Complex Hernia Unit is a well-recognised tertiary referral centre managing a wide spectrum of hernia disease, ranging from primary and recurrent inguinal and ventral hernias to complex tertiary referrals such as loss of domain, infected mesh, giant incisional hernias, parastomal hernias, and multi-specialty joint cases. The unit has significant expertise in both open and minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and hybrid approaches. Fellows will gain exposure to high-volume, complex hernia surgery, joint operating with plastic surgery, and the full pathway of patient management from outpatient referral to advanced operative intervention.
Main duties of the job
- Gain experience in laparoscopic benign UGI surgery, flexible endoscopy, and day-case surgery.
- Contribute to the care of emergency UGI presentations such as oesophageal perforation and incarcerated hiatal hernia.
- Participate in complex hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) surgery, with exposure to the full range of hernia presentations (inguinal, ventral, incisional, parastomal, and diaphragmatic) and complex tertiary referral patients.
- Gain hands-on experience in joint and minimally invasive procedures for AWR.
- Attend and contribute to the benign OG and AWR multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs).
- Attend the bimonthly AWR MDMs and weekly specialised hernia clinics.
- Lead inpatient ward rounds and work with consultants according to the rota.
- Contribute to the Emergency general surgery on-call service providing night-time cover with responsibilities in A&E, wards, and emergency theatres.
- Participate in the day to day management of patients with benign and malignant oesophago-gastric conditions.
About us
Organisational Values:
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
- Caring - we put patients first
- Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence
- Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively
Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. The framework can be found on our Trust careers pages and GTIntranet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature ofthe post as may be required from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
All staff are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their clinical service asrequired; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Ordersand Financial Regulations of the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature ofthe post as may be required from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
All staff are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their clinical service asrequired; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures, Standing Ordersand Financial Regulations of the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
- FRCS or at least working towards FRCS
Desirable
- Specialty qualification, and/or higher degree (MD/MS/PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous Upper GI experience (benign or resectional) Competent General surgeonng (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Presentations at national Meetings
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate Teaching and postgraduate Training
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training
Managment
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
- FRCS or at least working towards FRCS
Desirable
- Specialty qualification, and/or higher degree (MD/MS/PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous Upper GI experience (benign or resectional) Competent General surgeonng (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Presentations at national Meetings
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate Teaching and postgraduate Training
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training
Managment
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
