Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and progressive team. The appointee will be expected to participate on our 1:11 General Surgery On-Call Rota.
You will play a key role alongside our UGI and General Surgery Consultants in the development and delivery of UGI and General Surgery Services.
Main duties of the job
On-Call (Warrington Site)
Our on-call rota includes working weekend, weekday on-calls and covering Non-Resident Nights.
The on-call includes a fallow week "Off Week with no commitments" to compensate the hot week on-call.
Theatres
Each Consultant has 3 theatres per week, and these will be based at either Warrington, Nightingale, Captain Sir Tom Moore (CSTM) at Halton.
Endoscopy
The Endoscopy service has excellent leadership which is demonstrated by a supportive and encouraging culture for staff learning, training and progression. This is a busy unit with staff passionate about the care that is provided. The unit carries out a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including bowel cancer screening, therapeutic ERCP, oesophageal stenting, PEG, EMR and oesophageal ph and manometry. The successful post holder will be expected to undertake 1 Endoscopy session each week
Outpatient Clinics
Each Consultant has 2 clinics per week. Usual template for clinic is 6 new patients and 6 follow up with additional patients for ST3+ resident doctors. One of our physician associates works alongside two general surgeons in clinics and one will work alongside UGI. Clinics operate across both hospital sites within the trust and candidates may undertake clinic sessions at one or both sites.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-Call (Warrington Site)
Our on-call rota includes working weekend, weekday on-calls and covering Non-Resident Nights.
The on-call includes a fallow week Off Week with no commitments to compensate the hot week on-call.
Theatres
Each Consultant has 3 theatres per week, and these will be based at either Warrington, Nightingale, Captain Sir Tom Moore (CSTM) at Halton.
Endoscopy
The Endoscopy service has excellent leadership which is demonstrated by a supportive and encouraging culture for staff learning, training and progression. This is a busy unit with staff passionate about the care that is provided. The unit carries out a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including bowel cancer screening, therapeutic ERCP, oesophageal stenting, PEG, EMR and oesophageal ph and manometry. The successful postholder will be expected to undertake 1 Endoscopy session each week
Outpatient Clinics
Each Consultant has 2 clinics per week. Usual template for clinic is 6 new patients and 6 follow up with additional patients for ST3+ resident doctors. One of our physician associates works alongside two general surgeons in clinics and one will work alongside UGI. Clinics operate across both hospital sites within the trust and candidates may undertake clinic sessions at one or both sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-Call (Warrington Site)
Our on-call rota includes working weekend, weekday on-calls and covering Non-Resident Nights.
The on-call includes a fallow week Off Week with no commitments to compensate the hot week on-call.
Theatres
Each Consultant has 3 theatres per week, and these will be based at either Warrington, Nightingale, Captain Sir Tom Moore (CSTM) at Halton.
Endoscopy
The Endoscopy service has excellent leadership which is demonstrated by a supportive and encouraging culture for staff learning, training and progression. This is a busy unit with staff passionate about the care that is provided. The unit carries out a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including bowel cancer screening, therapeutic ERCP, oesophageal stenting, PEG, EMR and oesophageal ph and manometry. The successful postholder will be expected to undertake 1 Endoscopy session each week
Outpatient Clinics
Each Consultant has 2 clinics per week. Usual template for clinic is 6 new patients and 6 follow up with additional patients for ST3+ resident doctors. One of our physician associates works alongside two general surgeons in clinics and one will work alongside UGI. Clinics operate across both hospital sites within the trust and candidates may undertake clinic sessions at one or both sites.
Person Specification
Fully registered with the GMC
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT/CESR/European Community Rights
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis or higher degree
Person Specification
Fully registered with the GMC
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT/CESR/European Community Rights
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis or higher degree
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
