Job summary
The colorectal surgical department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire has been performing robotic colorectal surgery for over four years performing over 130 cases. Two consultant surgeons (Mr C Evans and Mr A Bajwa) operate weekly using the da Vinci robot. The team is now a recognized national training centre and both Mr C Evans and Mr A Bajwa are both robotic proctors.
For the past two years there has been a robotic colorectal fellow attached to the department with the primary goal of training them in robotic surgery. There is regular access to the training simulator and with appropriate experience console time during robotic procedures.
Upon completion of the fellowship it is expected the trainee with be able to independently set up and perform basic robotic colorectal procedures. There are opportunities to be involved in national robotic training courses and robotic research projects.
Main duties of the job
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre requisite for this post.
About us
The University Hospitals of Warwickshire and Coventry is located in the West Midlands and is home to one of the largest teaching hospitals in England. Our mission to Care, Achieve and Innovate is demonstrated in our reputation for innovation, teaching and research and high quality patient care. University Hospital in Coventry is one of the most modern healthcare facilities in Western Europe.
We provide general acute hospital services to approximately 500,000 people from Coventry and Rugby and specialist hospital services to over one million people from Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. The Trust has a revenue budget of approximately £473 million, we employ 5,639 staff, manage 1,380 beds and 32 operating theatres.
The hospitals are:
- University Hospital, Coventry
- Hospital of Cross, Rugby
The Trust was first established in 1992 and expanded to include Rugby in 1998
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is expected to work at Specialty Doctor level in General and Colorectal Surgery.
Clinical basic 40 hours per week. Ward work and ward rounds; theatre sessions; outpatient clinics; administrative work e.g. discharge summaries in the absence of Consultant, teaching junior staff
Official and unofficial nursing staff tutorials and ward rounds, nursing lectures.
General Surgical 1in18 on-call rota with prospective cover
Excellent facilities for clinical as well as laboratory based research, close lings with Biological Sciences Department at Warwick University.
Attend by invitation meetings of the Surgical Division and attendance at Audit.
The junior doctors accept that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant. This is agreed in consultation where practicable with his colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the DSS that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and, in particular, that junior doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods on a regular basis.
The post holder will take responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices.
The post is not recognized by the appropriate Royal College of Postgraduate Training. The Clinical Sciences Building has a modern integrated post Graduate Centre.
There is an excellent library in the Clinical Sciences Building with many books / journals and the services of a full time librarian.
Courses for all examinations are held in Birmingham. The courses comprise of day release, half day release, evening course and day/multi day courses, for which study leave is normally granted (subject to terms and conditions of service) to those applicants wishing to attend courses held within the West Midlands Region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is expected to work at Specialty Doctor level in General and Colorectal Surgery.
Clinical basic 40 hours per week. Ward work and ward rounds; theatre sessions; outpatient clinics; administrative work e.g. discharge summaries in the absence of Consultant, teaching junior staff
Official and unofficial nursing staff tutorials and ward rounds, nursing lectures.
General Surgical 1in18 on-call rota with prospective cover
Excellent facilities for clinical as well as laboratory based research, close lings with Biological Sciences Department at Warwick University.
Attend by invitation meetings of the Surgical Division and attendance at Audit.
The junior doctors accept that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant. This is agreed in consultation where practicable with his colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the DSS that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and, in particular, that junior doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods on a regular basis.
The post holder will take responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices.
The post is not recognized by the appropriate Royal College of Postgraduate Training. The Clinical Sciences Building has a modern integrated post Graduate Centre.
There is an excellent library in the Clinical Sciences Building with many books / journals and the services of a full time librarian.
Courses for all examinations are held in Birmingham. The courses comprise of day release, half day release, evening course and day/multi day courses, for which study leave is normally granted (subject to terms and conditions of service) to those applicants wishing to attend courses held within the West Midlands Region.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Experience
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Knowledge
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
Skills & Abilities
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Personal Qualities
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Person Specification
Qualification /Training
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Experience
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Knowledge
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
Skills & Abilities
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Personal Qualities
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- Meets all Essential Criteria
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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
