Job summary
Thank you for considering joining the team at Ashford and St Peters. We are a busy surgical department, with a progressive approach to patient care.
We are proud of our achievements:
A high performing team of 8 consultants, 2 post CCT fellows including an RCS Bariatric fellow and Trainees from the KSS Deanery
We are a tertiary centre for bariatric surgery.
An Upper GI physiology service
Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction MDT
Surgical involvement in ERCP/ EUS service
A commitment to improving care for emergency biliary disease
We have a talented team of dedicated consultants working in a friendly, flexible and cohesive group. We currently have 8 substantive Upper GI consultants, 3 of whom bariatric interest who are fully based at ASPH, 3 further bariatric consultants who are part time and 2 who has an interest in ERCP/EUS and biliary disease. We are supported by 2 post CCT clinical fellows and 4 registrars.
We are looking for a consultant to primarily support the delivery of emergency Upper GI care who has a specialist interest in bariatric surgery. We are seeking a candidate who is motivated to drive the management of emergency surgery with regular acute lists, in addition to a 1:8 on call commitment. This post is for a fixed term one year only (maternity cover)
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate engagement in commissioning, change management and leading innovation within a multi-disciplinary team, with the skills and ability to develop and streamline benign UGI and Bariatric Pathways.
We offer an anti-reflux service with an 'in house' Upper GI physiology service and are looking for someone who can contribute to the reporting of physiology studies. We are looking to expand this service with someone who has experience in in treatment of reflux through different modalities, particularly regarding the management of reflux in our bariatric patients.
We offer a fantastic development and coaching programme for new consultants, and we will support you with your professional development. There are excellent opportunities to develop individual professional portfolios.
We aim to provide a high quality patient experience and an excellent place to work for all staff. We believe that the key to improved patient and staff experience is a high quality, efficient and patient-centred pathway, in which the patient sees the 'right doctor, first time'.
We are welcoming applications from candidates interested in full or part-time working.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be reflected in the job plans of the team.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department andprovide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.
Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be reflected in the job plans of the team.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department andprovide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.
Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Experience
Essential
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Full JAG accreditation
- Able to perform UGI physiology
- Experience with anti-reflux surgery including LINX procedures
- Experienced in bariatric procedures with RCS recognised bariatric fellowship
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
- Formal post graduate training in education
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution, Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach
- Diploma or equivalent in healthcare commissioning, leadership or management
Desirable
- Change management techniques
- Evidence of engagement with service design
- Evidence in developing and streamlining services
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue to participate in research
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Experience
Essential
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Full JAG accreditation
- Able to perform UGI physiology
- Experience with anti-reflux surgery including LINX procedures
- Experienced in bariatric procedures with RCS recognised bariatric fellowship
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
- Formal post graduate training in education
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution, Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach
- Diploma or equivalent in healthcare commissioning, leadership or management
Desirable
- Change management techniques
- Evidence of engagement with service design
- Evidence in developing and streamlining services
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue to participate in research
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
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).
