Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Major Trauma Centres as a Consultant Trauma & General Surgeon, based at St Mary's Hospital, the hub of the North West London Trauma Network. The post holder will support the Major Trauma Director in the delivery and ongoing development of a high-performing major trauma service and provide expert clinical leadership in the assessment and treatment of severely injured patients.
The role combines a central commitment to major trauma with participation in emergency and elective general surgery, offering a varied and rewarding consultant portfolio within a large academic health science centre. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team of nationally and internationally recognised clinicians and will be supported by mentorship from senior trauma surgeons.
The Trust offers outstanding opportunities for research, teaching and innovation in partnership with Imperial College London, alongside a strong culture of education, training and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide consultant-level care for patients with major trauma and acute general surgical conditions, including acting as Trauma Team Leader and providing damage control surgery to the chest, abdomen, pelvis and vascular systems.
They will contribute to the delivery of Consultant of the Week models for major trauma and general surgery, participate in on-call rotas, and provide daily consultant ward rounds during on-call periods.
The role includes developing and leading high-quality clinical services, supervising and training junior doctors, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education, and participating in clinical governance, audit, research and service improvement.
The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, support strategic service development, and contribute to business planning and performance management within the Trauma and General Surgery directorates.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Trauma & General Surgeon will provide high-quality care to patients in Major Trauma and General Surgery, maintaining GMC specialist registration and the competencies required for independent consultant practice.
Clinical duties include leading the assessment and management of severely injured patients, delivering damage control surgery, managing emergency and elective general surgical patients, and ensuring prompt attendance at agreed Direct Clinical Care programmed activities.
The post holder will contribute to teaching and training of medical students, trainees and other healthcare professionals, act as an educational supervisor as delegated, and support research and innovation in line with Trust and academic priorities.
They will participate in clinical audit, incident reporting, governance activities and service improvement, and work with clinical and managerial colleagues to optimise quality, safety, efficiency and patient experience.
Additional responsibilities include involvement in staff management, recruitment, appraisal, strategic planning, multidisciplinary teamwork and adherence to Trust policies and professional standards Job Plan
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Trauma & General Surgeon will provide high-quality care to patients in Major Trauma and General Surgery, maintaining GMC specialist registration and the competencies required for independent consultant practice.
Clinical duties include leading the assessment and management of severely injured patients, delivering damage control surgery, managing emergency and elective general surgical patients, and ensuring prompt attendance at agreed Direct Clinical Care programmed activities.
The post holder will contribute to teaching and training of medical students, trainees and other healthcare professionals, act as an educational supervisor as delegated, and support research and innovation in line with Trust and academic priorities.
They will participate in clinical audit, incident reporting, governance activities and service improvement, and work with clinical and managerial colleagues to optimise quality, safety, efficiency and patient experience.
Additional responsibilities include involvement in staff management, recruitment, appraisal, strategic planning, multidisciplinary teamwork and adherence to Trust policies and professional standards Job Plan
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Expertise in the management of major trauma patients
- Experience and expertise in Damage Control principles and the full range of surgical techniques
- Fellowship or equivalent training in Major Trauma
- Significant experience of managing major trauma in level 1 Major Trauma Centre
- Post CCT in General Surgery or equivalent recognised and appropriate certification.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Expertise in the management of major trauma patients
- Experience and expertise in Damage Control principles and the full range of surgical techniques
- Fellowship or equivalent training in Major Trauma
- Significant experience of managing major trauma in level 1 Major Trauma Centre
- Post CCT in General Surgery or equivalent recognised and appropriate certification.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
