Job summary
Required
to fill these new posts within the Leeds Institute of Emergency General Surgery
(LIEGS).Leeds is one of the busiest acute general surgical centres in the UK and as such our case volume, service design and demonstrated committed investment is ensuring the unit continues to develop and continues to be at forefront of acute general surgery services, clinically, educationally, and academically in the UK.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:Given the rapid evolution of Emergency General Surgery as a sub speciality, what would be your 5-year plan for the Leeds Institute of Emergency General Surgery?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 24
November 2023
Main duties of the job
The new Consultants will join our existing
team of nine Consultants within the department which is led by Professor Giles
Toogood. This innovative, exciting, collaborative and flexible department
manages acute general surgery patients during the day running, amongst other
things, an Ambulatory Surgical Centre (ASC), a Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU),
elective Rapid Access and emergency theatres. The successful applicants will be
encouraged to develop their own personal interests which may include training,
teaching, research, and management. The unit has developed rapidly over the
last three years but continues to present enormous opportunities in embedding
Leeds as a national leader for innovation, research and service delivery of
emergency and acute care surgery.The
successful applicant should possess FRCS (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations,
all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in emergency general surgery and its related specialties
including upper GI, colorectal and hepatobiliary surgery. A strong commitment
to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is
desirable.
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Leeds Institute of
Emergency General Surgery (LIEGS) is recruiting Emergency General Surgeons
dedicated to providing rapid high quality care for general surgical
emergencies. The post will appeal to
those who are committed to a career in emergency surgery, or indeed those
experienced surgeons later in their career who would like a new challenge
without night time work.
In relation to this post,
the post will be available immediately and based at St Jamess University
Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for delivering emergency acute
surgery to adults, admitted acutely to the trust, those patients via primary
care seen in the Ambulatory Surgical Centre, the Surgical Assessment Unit,
Theatres and associated follow up clinics. Job plans can be flexible around the
individuals needs but include supervision and training of general surgical
trainees and medical students within the AMS CSU. Once fully recruited, the
roles will be daytime and weekend working, without night-time on calls.
As well as having one of the highest
numbers of laparotomies per annum (NELA), attendance in our SAU had risen by
over 30% prior to the establishment of the EGS service. Novel pathways to modernise these services
have been vital. The unit therefore manages patient flow dynamically and has
developed new ambulatory care pathways including local anaesthetic abscess
management and instituted ambulatory diagnostic and management strategies to
effectively manage and support patient care. The take is split between two
emergency general surgery consultants during daytime hours who are supported
overnight by the existing body of 20 full time equivalent tertiary
sub-speciality general surgeons (Colorectal, Pancreas and Upper GI). The
Emergency Surgery team are supported by a full team of junior doctors and
advanced care practitioners and as such have been one of the successful pilot
sites for the utilisation of the Extended Surgical Team. We are committed to
delivering high quality training and support to our junior team members and
have had huge success in this area with a 100% conversion rate of trust grade
posts into surgical training numbers.
Yorkshire features large areas of
unspoilt natural landscapes such as The Yorkshire Dales and Moors as well as
the East Coast. Its unique mixture of multicultural city living, and
traditional English countryside makes Yorkshire one of the best places to live
in the UK. Yorkshire will give you easy access to both. Live in an isolated
rural community but feel the need for some city centre excitement? Live in the
city but need to fill your lungs with some seriously fresh air? Or feast your
eyes on some stunning countryside? Yorkshire has it all, from the East
Yorkshire Coastline and Yorkshire Dales to vibrant cities like Leeds, Harrogate
and York. There is a wealth of both excellent state and private schools as
well.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Leeds Institute of
Emergency General Surgery (LIEGS) is recruiting Emergency General Surgeons
dedicated to providing rapid high quality care for general surgical
emergencies. The post will appeal to
those who are committed to a career in emergency surgery, or indeed those
experienced surgeons later in their career who would like a new challenge
without night time work.
In relation to this post,
the post will be available immediately and based at St Jamess University
Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for delivering emergency acute
surgery to adults, admitted acutely to the trust, those patients via primary
care seen in the Ambulatory Surgical Centre, the Surgical Assessment Unit,
Theatres and associated follow up clinics. Job plans can be flexible around the
individuals needs but include supervision and training of general surgical
trainees and medical students within the AMS CSU. Once fully recruited, the
roles will be daytime and weekend working, without night-time on calls.
As well as having one of the highest
numbers of laparotomies per annum (NELA), attendance in our SAU had risen by
over 30% prior to the establishment of the EGS service. Novel pathways to modernise these services
have been vital. The unit therefore manages patient flow dynamically and has
developed new ambulatory care pathways including local anaesthetic abscess
management and instituted ambulatory diagnostic and management strategies to
effectively manage and support patient care. The take is split between two
emergency general surgery consultants during daytime hours who are supported
overnight by the existing body of 20 full time equivalent tertiary
sub-speciality general surgeons (Colorectal, Pancreas and Upper GI). The
Emergency Surgery team are supported by a full team of junior doctors and
advanced care practitioners and as such have been one of the successful pilot
sites for the utilisation of the Extended Surgical Team. We are committed to
delivering high quality training and support to our junior team members and
have had huge success in this area with a 100% conversion rate of trust grade
posts into surgical training numbers.
Yorkshire features large areas of
unspoilt natural landscapes such as The Yorkshire Dales and Moors as well as
the East Coast. Its unique mixture of multicultural city living, and
traditional English countryside makes Yorkshire one of the best places to live
in the UK. Yorkshire will give you easy access to both. Live in an isolated
rural community but feel the need for some city centre excitement? Live in the
city but need to fill your lungs with some seriously fresh air? Or feast your
eyes on some stunning countryside? Yorkshire has it all, from the East
Yorkshire Coastline and Yorkshire Dales to vibrant cities like Leeds, Harrogate
and York. There is a wealth of both excellent state and private schools as
well.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme of specialist general surgical training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Further requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- FRCS or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery, acute biliary surgery, and trauma surgery.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme of specialist general surgical training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Further requirements
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- FRCS or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery, acute biliary surgery, and trauma surgery.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
