Job summary
This is a fixed term LAS post to cover a deanery training gap from April 26 to the start of October 26
This post has been created to provide dedicated support to the Upper GI Surgical service at UHNM.
You will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team, working alongside the Consultants, SpecialistRegistrars, other Speciality doctors and an experienced team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of Upper GIwork.
You will be working with Consultant-led teams and will be responsible for the management of acute Upper GI admissions, you will also be responsible for being part of a general outpatient's team.
The post incorporates on call commitments, surgical training, research and audit work. The post willbe comparable to current ST posts with respect to responsibilities, audit and opportunities fortraining. The post holder would have designated supervised theatre sessions. The Upper GIDepartment at the University Hospital of North Midlands provides a broad range of specialist Upper GI training in areas such as specialist Oncological, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery services. The training provided in this post is very flexible according to the needs of thepost holder, but in particular, it would suit trainees wishing to pursue a career in Upper GI and in the process of applying for Higher Upper GI Training
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term LAS post to cover a deanery training gap from April 26 to the start of October 26
This post has been created to provide dedicated support to the Upper GI Surgical service at UHNM.
Recent incumbents in this post have been successful in securing successful CESR application.
You will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team, working alongside the Consultants, SpecialistRegistrars, other Speciality doctors and a very experienced team of Advanced Nurse Practitionersand Clinical Nurse Specialists, The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects ofUpper GI work.You will be working with Consultant-led teams and will be responsible for the management of acute Upper GIadmissions, you will also be responsible for being part of a general outpatient's team.The post incorporates on call commitments, surgical training, research and audit work. The post willbe comparable to current ST posts with respect to responsibilities, audit and opportunities fortraining. The post holder would have designated supervised theatre sessions. The Upper GIDepartment at the University Hospital of North Midlands provides a broad range of specialisturological training in areas such as specialist Oncological, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. The training provided in this post is very flexible according to the needs of the post holder, but in particular, it would suit trainees wishing to pursue a career in Upper GI and in theprocess of applying for Higher Training
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has been created to provide dedicated support to the Upper GI Surgical service at UHNM.
Recent incumbents in this post have been successful in securing successful CESR application.
You will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team, working alongside the Consultants, SpecialistRegistrars, other Speciality doctors and a very experienced team of Advanced Nurse Practitionersand Clinical Nurse Specialists, The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects ofUpper GI work.You will be working with Consultant-led teams and will be responsible for the management of acute Upper GIadmissions, you will also be responsible for being part of a general outpatients team.The post incorporates on call commitments, surgical training, research and audit work. The post willbe comparable to current ST posts with respect to responsibilities, audit and opportunities fortraining. The post holder would have designated supervised theatre sessions. The Upper GIDepartment at the University Hospital of North Midlands provides a broad range of specialisturological training in areas such as specialist Oncological, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. The training provided in this post is very flexible according to the needs of the post holder, but in particular, it would suit trainees wishing to pursue a career in Upper GI and in theprocess of applying for Higher Training
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has been created to provide dedicated support to the Upper GI Surgical service at UHNM.
Recent incumbents in this post have been successful in securing successful CESR application.
You will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team, working alongside the Consultants, SpecialistRegistrars, other Speciality doctors and a very experienced team of Advanced Nurse Practitionersand Clinical Nurse Specialists, The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects ofUpper GI work.You will be working with Consultant-led teams and will be responsible for the management of acute Upper GIadmissions, you will also be responsible for being part of a general outpatients team.The post incorporates on call commitments, surgical training, research and audit work. The post willbe comparable to current ST posts with respect to responsibilities, audit and opportunities fortraining. The post holder would have designated supervised theatre sessions. The Upper GIDepartment at the University Hospital of North Midlands provides a broad range of specialisturological training in areas such as specialist Oncological, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. The training provided in this post is very flexible according to the needs of the post holder, but in particular, it would suit trainees wishing to pursue a career in Upper GI and in theprocess of applying for Higher Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- MRCS or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- MD or other Higher Degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Foundation competencies or equivalent
- 6 months experience in substantive post in NHS in Upper GI surgery/General Medicine/General Surgery/ or equivalent experience
- Some clinical training and experience in core Upper GI
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty equivalent to CT2 level at least
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of ST5+
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- MRCS or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
- MD or other Higher Degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Foundation competencies or equivalent
- 6 months experience in substantive post in NHS in Upper GI surgery/General Medicine/General Surgery/ or equivalent experience
- Some clinical training and experience in core Upper GI
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty equivalent to CT2 level at least
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that of ST5+
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
