Job summary
This
is a 10 PA appointment for a Specialist Grade in Emergency General Surgery.
This post will be available from
immediately.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Emergency General Surgery Service in
Leeds teaching hospitals, with the post being based at St James Hospital. This
is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that manages acute surgical
patients. This is via outpatient clinics, our ambulatory surgical centre, PCAL
telephone triage and operating theatre lists.
Applicants
should have completed a minimum of 12 years medical/surgical work, (continuous
or in aggregate), since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a
minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant speciality in the SpD (or
equivalent). You must also meet the
criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to
work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants
are encouraged to contact:
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will join our existing team of 8 substantive Consultants
led by Mr Adam Peckham Cooper, the clinical lead. As a unit we have worked hard
to develop an exciting, challenging and fulfilling clinical job but within the
job plan design there is significant flexibility available for variable working
patterns, and secondary interests including academia, management/leadership and
the development of aligned elective interests. Applicants with interests in
upper GI, colorectal and hepatobiliary surgery are welcomed. The post will
start as 10 PAs but may also suit those wishing to seek more flexible working
patterns or hybrid careers.
The posts are available immediately and will be based
at St Jamess University Hospital. Successful applicants will be responsible
for delivering all aspects of acute and unplanned general surgical care to
adults, admitted to the trust. We have a number of unique and bespoke pathways
to manage this patient cohort including a dedicated Ambulatory Surgical Centre,
a separate Surgical Assessment Unit, rapid access theatre lists and associated
follow up clinics and remain at the forefront of modern units delivering sub
specialist emergency surgical care in the country.
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
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver high quality, evidence based
and compassionate patient care to emergency general surgery patients in Leeds
and surrounding areas.
2.2 To make a significant contribution to the
development, design, improvement, and delivery of the Acute Surgical Services
in Leeds and surrounding areas, through clinical leadership and collaboration
with other key stakeholders.
2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and
new developments within Emergency General Surgery in Leeds. The post holder
will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical
research programs ongoing in the department
2.4 To support doctors in training within the
department with respect to educational supervision and appraisal and to
contribute to undergraduate teaching of students from the University of Leeds.
We have an excellent track record in medical education, supervision and
mentorship and training and teaching is a core element of the units mandate.
2.5 To support the Trust in its delivery of
its core services, recognising the importance of local and national standards,
in particular delivery of CQC standards, the 4-hour Emergency Care Standard,
same day emergency care and financial sustainability.
3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
3.1 Training and Qualifications
See
Person Specification.
3.2 Experience
A generic capabilities framework for the Specialist
grade has been developed in partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal
Colleges, the British Medical Association and NHS Employers. It outlines the
core capabilities and skills expected across all specialties for safe working
practices at this Specialist grade. The terms and conditions for the Specialist
grade state that doctors will need to evidence they meet these criteria to
successfully enter the grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver high quality, evidence based
and compassionate patient care to emergency general surgery patients in Leeds
and surrounding areas.
2.2 To make a significant contribution to the
development, design, improvement, and delivery of the Acute Surgical Services
in Leeds and surrounding areas, through clinical leadership and collaboration
with other key stakeholders.
2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and
new developments within Emergency General Surgery in Leeds. The post holder
will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical
research programs ongoing in the department
2.4 To support doctors in training within the
department with respect to educational supervision and appraisal and to
contribute to undergraduate teaching of students from the University of Leeds.
We have an excellent track record in medical education, supervision and
mentorship and training and teaching is a core element of the units mandate.
2.5 To support the Trust in its delivery of
its core services, recognising the importance of local and national standards,
in particular delivery of CQC standards, the 4-hour Emergency Care Standard,
same day emergency care and financial sustainability.
3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
3.1 Training and Qualifications
See
Person Specification.
3.2 Experience
A generic capabilities framework for the Specialist
grade has been developed in partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal
Colleges, the British Medical Association and NHS Employers. It outlines the
core capabilities and skills expected across all specialties for safe working
practices at this Specialist grade. The terms and conditions for the Specialist
grade state that doctors will need to evidence they meet these criteria to
successfully enter the grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS(UK) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk eg Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/surgical work, (continuous or in aggregate), since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have in surgery.
- You must also meet the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework.
- Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, with evidence of ongoing learning and current learning.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out and understand the important of research.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Experience of critical assessment of own learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS(UK) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk eg Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/surgical work, (continuous or in aggregate), since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have in surgery.
- You must also meet the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework.
- Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, with evidence of ongoing learning and current learning.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out and understand the important of research.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Experience of critical assessment of own learning
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
