Job summary
The appointee will be required to work with colleagues to deliver and develop Transplant and Dialysis Access Surgery at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
The consultant staff closely supervise all surgery. By the end of 12 months in post the successful candidate should be able to perform simple access surgery independently and complex access under supervision. They will be expected to develop to perform renal transplants under supervision and should have good understanding of the basic science, immunology, medical therapies, ethics and tissue typing pertinent to renal transplantation.
Main duties of the job
Work under the supervision of 5 transplant surgeon consultants.
Provide inpatient care for acute transplant patients.
Attend consultant ward rounds
Provide a review service to the renal team and others for surgical complications
Assist with outpatient clinics
Assist with elective and emergency surgery, developing independence as appropriate.
Attend transplant MDT meetings.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with the other transplant fellows to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours
Supervise the Junior Fellows and Foundation Doctors in the team.
Communicate well with the multidisciplinary team caring for our patients.
Participate in audit and governance activities of the department
Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work under the supervision of 5 transplant surgeon consultants.
Provide inpatient care for acute transplant patients.
Attend consultant ward rounds
Provide a review service to the renal team and others for surgical complications
Assist with outpatient clinics
Assist with elective and emergency surgery, developing independence as appropriate.
Attend transplant MDT meetings.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with the other transplant fellows to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours
Supervise the Junior Fellows and Foundation Doctors in the team.
Communicate well with the multidisciplinary team caring for our patients.
Participate in audit and governance activities of the department
Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work under the supervision of 5 transplant surgeon consultants.
Provide inpatient care for acute transplant patients.
Attend consultant ward rounds
Provide a review service to the renal team and others for surgical complications
Assist with outpatient clinics
Assist with elective and emergency surgery, developing independence as appropriate.
Attend transplant MDT meetings.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with the other transplant fellows to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours
Supervise the Junior Fellows and Foundation Doctors in the team.
Communicate well with the multidisciplinary team caring for our patients.
Participate in audit and governance activities of the department
Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training (abiliites/skills) and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management/Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/ Education
Essential
Desirable
Audit/Research/ Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training (abiliites/skills) and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management/Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/ Education
Essential
Desirable
Audit/Research/ Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
