Job summary
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
This is an exciting post designed to offer specialist training and experience in Upper GI surgery, for trainees around the time of completion of higher specialist training and looking for some extra training ahead of applying for consultant positions. UHCW is a modern facility with all surgical specialties represented on site. There are excellent educational facilities.
The post holder will occupy a key organisational role in the Upper GI team, which comprises 4 consultants, 5 middle grades, 2 CT grades, 2 FY1s and 5 ACPs. This post allows for developmentin skills in all areas of Upper GI surgery, including in major Upper GI cancer resection, laparoscopic upper GI benign work, and bariatrics. There are many opportunities for day case general surgery and upper GI endoscopy lists as well.
UHCW is one of the UK's busiest Major Trauma Centres and the acute take provides excellent emergency surgical exposure. The successful candidate will participate on the on-call rota as the senior Middle-Grade and will be expected to deal with the majority of an unselected acute General Surgical take.
UHCW has an established programme in benign Robotic Upper GI surgery, with imminent plans for robotic cancer resection work. The post-holder will have exposure to robotic surgery during their placement.
Main duties of the job
Day to day care of complex Upper GI & Bariatric patients
Attending theatre for training and assisting in all types of Upper GI/General surgery procedures.
Lead in preparation of patients and effective running of Upper GI lists.
Attend MDT meetings and co-ordinate care and list planning for oesophageal and gastric cancer patients
Support outpatient activity of the unit, as required
Perform audit of overall activity of the unit and supervise collection and presentation of mandatory morbidity and mortality data
The post holder will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices and independently operate (STU) to support the 'Hot Gall bladder' service. Post holder will be able to do Consultant on-call (under supervision) if required to cover sickness.
About us
At UHCW our vision is to become a national and international leader in healthcare. As such our mission is to: Care, Achieve and Innovate. We can achieve our vision and mission by providing and improving quality of care and services, encouraging creativity and embracing research and learning.
Our mission is underpinned by our clear set of values and associated behaviours; Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect.
As an employee of our Trust you will be accountable for upholding the Trust's values and be responsible for your own attitude and behaviour.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
On call and emergency care: Fellow will be part of 1:9 on call cover for emergency and trauma care. UHCW is a tertiary trauma centre and the specialty doctor will be exposed to acute and delayed management of emergency General and Upper GI surgery. Part of on-call will be covering hot surgical clinic and emergency general surgery on-call cover.
Background
The Department of Surgery at UHCW NHS Trust has grown over the last few years, promoting sub-specialisation, in keeping with Department of Health and Royal Colleges guidelines. As aresult the traditionally aligned sub-specialities of Upper GI / Hepatobiliary-pancreato-biliary (HPB) have now separated into Oesophago-gastric and HPB, each has developed a specialty team distinct to its requirements.
The provision of upper GI services to the population served by the Arden Cancer Network and beyond encompasses both benign and malignant diseases. Over the last decade there has been a drive towards improving outcomes in Upper GI cancers. Several guidelines have been produced by various bodies in the UK, notably Improving Outcomes Guidance - IOG.
Upper GI Unit
The Upper GI consultant team are:
Mr Euan McLaughlin Consultant Upper GI Surgeon (Clinical Lead)
Prof Vinod Menon Consultant Upper GI Surgeon (Current president of BOMMS)
Mr Lam Chin Tan Consultant Upper GI Surgeon
Mr Khalid Akbari Consultant Upper GI Surgeon
Education and Research
It is important that the post holder acquires all round experience of Upper GI surgery. This will be gained through supervised activities in outpatients, theatre, MDT meetings and the wards. The 4 consultants will be directly responsible for appraisal of progress and ensuring that this occurs.
Participation in local research activities is mandatory. The units activity is currently recorded and will enable the post holder to develop a thorough system of clinical audit.
Teaching
UHCW is a teaching hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students as well as junior medical and non-medical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On call and emergency care: Fellow will be part of 1:9 on call cover for emergency and trauma care. UHCW is a tertiary trauma centre and the specialty doctor will be exposed to acute and delayed management of emergency General and Upper GI surgery. Part of on-call will be covering hot surgical clinic and emergency general surgery on-call cover.
Background
The Department of Surgery at UHCW NHS Trust has grown over the last few years, promoting sub-specialisation, in keeping with Department of Health and Royal Colleges guidelines. As aresult the traditionally aligned sub-specialities of Upper GI / Hepatobiliary-pancreato-biliary (HPB) have now separated into Oesophago-gastric and HPB, each has developed a specialty team distinct to its requirements.
The provision of upper GI services to the population served by the Arden Cancer Network and beyond encompasses both benign and malignant diseases. Over the last decade there has been a drive towards improving outcomes in Upper GI cancers. Several guidelines have been produced by various bodies in the UK, notably Improving Outcomes Guidance - IOG.
Upper GI Unit
The Upper GI consultant team are:
Mr Euan McLaughlin Consultant Upper GI Surgeon (Clinical Lead)
Prof Vinod Menon Consultant Upper GI Surgeon (Current president of BOMMS)
Mr Lam Chin Tan Consultant Upper GI Surgeon
Mr Khalid Akbari Consultant Upper GI Surgeon
Education and Research
It is important that the post holder acquires all round experience of Upper GI surgery. This will be gained through supervised activities in outpatients, theatre, MDT meetings and the wards. The 4 consultants will be directly responsible for appraisal of progress and ensuring that this occurs.
Participation in local research activities is mandatory. The units activity is currently recorded and will enable the post holder to develop a thorough system of clinical audit.
Teaching
UHCW is a teaching hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students as well as junior medical and non-medical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Courses
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Employment History
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Declaration of Practical Experience
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Teaching
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Audit/ Research/ Publications
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Management and Leadership Experience
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Courses
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Employment History
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Declaration of Practical Experience
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Teaching
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Audit/ Research/ Publications
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Management and Leadership Experience
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
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)
