Job summary
Torbay and South Devon Upper GI Unit, Torbay Hospital is looking to appoint a candidate to the Royal College of Surgeons approved Upper GI Surgical Fellowship for a period of 12 months.
The department is involved in General Surgery on call, providing a parallel Upper GI on-call rota dealing with a wide range of emergency Upper GI surgical problems.
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who wishes to develop their advanced upper GI laparoscopic skill prior to taking a consultant position, particularly in relation to advanced hiatal surgery (Fundoplication/Heller's Myotomy/Giant Para-oesophageal hernia repair). There would be opportunity for the candidate to start or develop their laparoscopic bile duct exploration skills. The post will allow the development of skills and decision making in emergency Upper GI surgery at consultant level. There is a large amount of research/publication opportunity and the post provides a computer and office to support this.
About us
There is a benign Upper GI MDT for management of complex benign hepatobiliary/oesophago-gastric and long term nutrition access disorders.
The Department delivers a Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (LINX) service and trains in the procedure
We run Royal College of Surgeons accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgical Courses in Bile Duct Exploration and Hiatal Hernia surgery, British Benign Upper GI Society (BBUGSS) website. We are looking to expand our course portfolio.
The Department also has an advance pH/Manometry service, offering high resolution manometry and BRAVO
South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system. Torquay has been voted the UK's number one hotspot for staycations this summer, according to TripAdvisor. Please see this short video.
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The hospital itself is situated on the outskirts of Torquay approximately 1.5 miles from the Town Centre, 4 miles from Newton Abbot and 2 miles from the sea. Plymouth and Exeter are within easy travelling distance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is extensive experience of laparoscopic and open abdominal wall hernia repair within the department, with a dedicated abdominal wall reconstruction service. This post offers the opportunity to develop the candidates understanding, surgical experience and skills in pre-, intra- and post-operative management of these patients.
One week in 10 (moving to 1:11) is Hot-Week covering emergency surgery this is well-structured with a team based system. Supporting the on call team is two surgical house officers whose shifts are spread, two ambulatory fellows, one physician associate, two SHOs, one middle grade and two consultants (UGI and LGI).
The post would be part of the general surgical on-call rota 1:10 (moving to 1:11) and have regular access to Upper GI elective and emergency lists
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is extensive experience of laparoscopic and open abdominal wall hernia repair within the department, with a dedicated abdominal wall reconstruction service. This post offers the opportunity to develop the candidates understanding, surgical experience and skills in pre-, intra- and post-operative management of these patients.
One week in 10 (moving to 1:11) is Hot-Week covering emergency surgery this is well-structured with a team based system. Supporting the on call team is two surgical house officers whose shifts are spread, two ambulatory fellows, one physician associate, two SHOs, one middle grade and two consultants (UGI and LGI).
The post would be part of the general surgical on-call rota 1:10 (moving to 1:11) and have regular access to Upper GI elective and emergency lists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Experience in Laparoscopic Hiatal Surgery
- Experience in Elective and Emergency Biliary Pathology
- Experience in Management of Pancreatitis
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis
- Entry on Specialist Register via CCT (must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Experience in Laparoscopic Hiatal Surgery
- Experience in Elective and Emergency Biliary Pathology
- Experience in Management of Pancreatitis
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis
- Entry on Specialist Register via CCT (must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR
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
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).
