Job summary
Consultant in General Surgery interest Abdominal wall Reconstruction
As part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust's commitment to meeting the Health care needs of the local population, applications are invited for the posts of General Surgeon at Lincoln County Hospital.
The post is a 10 PA basic per week plus additional programmed activities by separate negotiation
The appointees will make up a team of 11 Consultant General Surgeons and other surgical colleagues. The appointees will be expected, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, to provide comprehensive general surgical services to Lincoln and Associated Hospitals, population 210,000.
Main duties of the job
Work flexibly to provide a sub-specialty service in General Surgery and support theatre lists, clinics and endoscopy sessions that are vacant while other Consultants are on-call.
- Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service.
- Take part in 1:8 weekly (week day) Consultant rota for emergency duties and to provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
- Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical staff. To be involved in the education of nursing staff, General Practitioners and other clinical professions. To attend regularly surgical sub-directorate team meetings.
- Have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
- Take part in team, department, regional and national audits.
- Be involved in research where appropriate.
- Participate in the management of the surgical service.
About us
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life - ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we'll pay you weekly - ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And there's more!!:
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- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will provide a General Surgical Service at Lincoln and Associated Hospitals and contribute to the comprehensive countywide Colorectal Surgical Service for the population of Lincolnshire in accordance with the agreed Cancer Centre standards. Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will provide a General Surgical Service at Lincoln and Associated Hospitals and contribute to the comprehensive countywide Colorectal Surgical Service for the population of Lincolnshire in accordance with the agreed Cancer Centre standards. Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
- Experience in Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- FRCS
- Fellowship in abdominal reconstruction
- Holds CCT/ CESR
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the needs of Trainees Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Demonstration of use of different techniques of abdominal wall reconstruction as evidenced by logbook
- Willingness to organise relevant audit activities
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in abdominal wall reconstruction
- Experience in performing lower GI endoscopies
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service, organisation and development Knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
- Professional publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
- Experience in Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- FRCS
- Fellowship in abdominal reconstruction
- Holds CCT/ CESR
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the needs of Trainees Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Demonstration of use of different techniques of abdominal wall reconstruction as evidenced by logbook
- Willingness to organise relevant audit activities
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in abdominal wall reconstruction
- Experience in performing lower GI endoscopies
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service, organisation and development Knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
- Professional publications
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).
