Job summary
The South Tees Oesophago-Gastric Unit (STOGU) at JCUH manages patients with benign and malignant OG conditions for Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and surrounding areas. This is performed within a framework of a multi-disciplinary team where all individuals are encouraged to contribute effectively towards patients care. STOGU provides specialist tertiary referral OG services to a population of over 1.0 million patients in the valley. During the COVID-era, we continued to perform resectional surgery and supported other centres across the Tees Valley. In addition, we perform complex benign OG surgery for hiatus hernias and achalasia, specialist endoscopy services e.g. transnasal endoscopy (TNE), and endoscopic therapies e.g. stenting, endomucosal resections (EMR) and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). We anticipate that STOGU will soon have access to robotic surgery for OG conditions with credible training/ fellowship or accredited robotic training. The post holder will have an excellent opportunity to further endoscopic interventions for gut related conditions. Furthermore, we have an established bariatric service for patients from the Tees valley catchment area.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the Upper GI cancer MDT and be able to perform upper GI cancer resections for malignant disease and complex hiatal surgery, in addition to other benign and biliary work. We provide a share of the elective general surgical provision for the local population.
We expect the successful applicant to have access to a full and equal share of the Upper GI cancer caseload. Within the Upper GI team there is an opportunity to develop a special interest in robotic surgery. The current robotic surgery programme is expanding, we now have two DaVinci system robots at the James Cook Hospital (X & Xi). The robotic training for the colorectal surgeons is almost completed and is expected that existing Upper GI surgeons and the post holder will wish to be trained and contribute towards the robotic surgery program for the Upper GI Cancer surgery. We also have a gynaecological -oncology service dealing with complex multi-visceral cases.
Training and experience in advanced minimal access surgery (laparoscopic/ robotic), specifically related to Upper GI conditions is essential. As part of the Upper GI team the post holder will be expected to perform a minimum of cancer resections a year as per AUGIS recommendations and record data for AUGIS.
About us
JAG accreditation in Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is essential as are advanced endoscopic skills. The Upper GI Multidisciplinary Team is supported by consultant radiologists with high quality Endoscopic Ultrasound, CT scanning, MRI and nuclear medicine.Interventional radiology service is well established and supports interventions related to GI haemorrhage needs, with out of hours support provided on the James Cook hospital site.
There are weekly Upper GI Cancer MDT meetings on site along with a HPB surgeon form Newcastle Hospitals. Other members of the colorectal MDT include Clinical Oncologists, dedicated Histopathologists with a special interest in UGI pathology, gastroenterologists, palliative care, Upper GI Specialist Nurses and MDT Coordinators. Engagement in cross site clinical governance and Audit will be expected. Attendance at the appropriate regular scheduled meetings such as Cancer MDM, clinical governance mortality review etc. is expected and that there is compliance with the Quality Surveillance Standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Higher surgical degree (MD/MS/PhD)
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT
Clinical Speciality Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of issues in general upper and oesophago-gastric (OG) GI surgery, with extensive technical skills in the sub-specialty of interest (logbook evidence).
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
- JAG accreditation and therapeutic skills in OGD/Upper GI surgery
- Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency general surgical patients including that of Major Trauma
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to the requirements for obtaining UK CCT in General Surgery
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Higher surgical degree (MD/MS/PhD)
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT
Clinical Speciality Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of issues in general upper and oesophago-gastric (OG) GI surgery, with extensive technical skills in the sub-specialty of interest (logbook evidence).
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
- JAG accreditation and therapeutic skills in OGD/Upper GI surgery
- Depth and breadth of experience to participate in the care of both elective and emergency general surgical patients including that of Major Trauma
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to the requirements for obtaining UK CCT in General Surgery
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
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).
