Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the HPB Consultant team on a permanent basis at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
Leicester has a large thriving HPB department which covers a catchment area of over 2 million. The unit undertakes over 80 pancreatic surgeries annually and over 120 liver resections. Leicester has a thriving research and teaching record. The unit work closely as a team delivering the best possible care for their patients. The Leicester HPB department also hosts the largest ERCP department in England undertaking over 1000 ERCPs annually. Leicester is also one of only 4 national centers who have been commissioned to undertake TPIAT (Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation) for patients with chronic pancreatitis.
This posts will principally be based at the Glenfield Hospital, although travel to other sites in Leicester will be required on occasion.
Main duties of the job
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST
- Responsible for the management of outpatient, day surgery and in-patients
- To lead ward rounds, outpatients and theatre activity
- Perform HPB surgical procedures including cholecystectomy and cancer resection
- Outpatient review of patients and assessment of new referrals to the department.
- To undertake diagnostic testing
- To take part on the one-in-8 consultant on-call rota
- To participate in a management role at an appropriate point
- To contribute to the strategic planning and service development of the HPB department
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To provide Consultant HPB services at the University Hospitals of Leicester, covering major liver and pancreatic resection and supporting the NET service (including the NET MDT)
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor, at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- To co-operate in ensuring that services deliver national targets and the local agenda and that the contract is achieved within budget.
- The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organization and functioning of their clinical practice. To achieve this, the post holder will liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department, CMG & Trust.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported either to the Head of Service or Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
- To actively participate in audits.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
- To provide educational supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To provide Consultant HPB services at the University Hospitals of Leicester, covering major liver and pancreatic resection and supporting the NET service (including the NET MDT)
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor, at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- To co-operate in ensuring that services deliver national targets and the local agenda and that the contract is achieved within budget.
- The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organization and functioning of their clinical practice. To achieve this, the post holder will liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the department, CMG & Trust.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported either to the Head of Service or Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
- To actively participate in audits.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
- To provide educational supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Higher degree eg MD or equivalent.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree eg MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in HPB Surgery including resections including fellowship in HPB surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
Desirable
- Abdominal transplant experience
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and ability to assess clinical competencies
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Management and Communication
Essential
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Higher degree eg MD or equivalent.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree eg MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in HPB Surgery including resections including fellowship in HPB surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
Desirable
- Abdominal transplant experience
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and ability to assess clinical competencies
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Management and Communication
Essential
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
