Job summary
Applications
are invited for the post of Consultant General Surgeon with a dedicated
speciality interest in Upper GI and Bariatric surgery.
The Trusts Bariatric Unit is one of
the largest NHS bariatric surgery units nationally. It is globally recognised for its academic
output and has over 200 peer reviewed publications to its credit.
Two of our colleagues are currently on
the council of BOMSS and two are its current trustees. We are also represented
on the IFSO scientific committee and have strong links with University of
Sunderland with colleagues having visiting professorship roles. One of our
current colleagues chairs the National Bariatric Surgery Registry. The unit
regularly hosts OAGB training courses for surgeons from around the UK and
abroad. The unit also has a RCS/ BOMSS approved fellow in addition to three
deanery trainees and another trust grade bariatric fellow.
We have a track
record of producing high quality research in collaboration with the University
of Sunderland. The successful candidate will be working in an exciting unit
full of academic and leadership potential.
Further
Information: Informal
enquiries are welcome, please contact;
Mr
Kamal Mahawar, Consultant General/Bariatric Surgeon UGI Lead, email kamal.mahawar@nhs.net and
Mr
Will Carr, Consultant General Surgeon Clinical Director, email williamrj.carr@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join
the existing team of 19 General Surgeons providing emergency General Surgery
and possess specialist skills in either benign upper GI surgery, bariatric
surgery or both. Emergency work would
be on a 1:8 basis, comprising a combination of 24 hour on call at South
Tyneside District Hospital and a separate day and night 12 hour service
provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Overall
responsibilities of the role include the co-ordination and delivery of
strategic and operational aspects of General Surgery Services across South
Tyneside and Sunderland and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and Local
priorities including the strategic direction of the Trust and the Directorate
of General Surgery.
The post holder is expected to possess
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and should have full GMC
registration, be on the specialist register (or be within six months of
obtaining CCT) and be successful in the Intercollegiate Speciality exam (or
equivalent).
The post holder will have excellent team working skills, a
flexible approach to service delivery and service improvement and an enquiring,
critical approach.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will join the existing team of 19 General Surgeons providing
emergency general surgery, as well as possessing specialist skills in either
benign upper GI surgery (Bile duct exploration/anti-reflux surgery/) and
bariatric surgery . Emergency work would be on a 1:8 basis, comprising a
combination of 24 hour on call at South Tyneside District Hospital and a
separate day and night 12 hour service provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
The
post will have commitments across the ST and SRH sites for both elective and
emergency care. Flexibility in job planning will be required to facilitate
access to SRH digital theatres where bariatric surgery is performed. Fixed
commitments will include the bariatric MDT at SRH, an endoscopy list at SRH, a
General Surgery clinic at STDGH and a day case theatre list at STDGH. Admin
support will based at STDGH.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will join the existing team of 19 General Surgeons providing
emergency general surgery, as well as possessing specialist skills in either
benign upper GI surgery (Bile duct exploration/anti-reflux surgery/) and
bariatric surgery . Emergency work would be on a 1:8 basis, comprising a
combination of 24 hour on call at South Tyneside District Hospital and a
separate day and night 12 hour service provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
The
post will have commitments across the ST and SRH sites for both elective and
emergency care. Flexibility in job planning will be required to facilitate
access to SRH digital theatres where bariatric surgery is performed. Fixed
commitments will include the bariatric MDT at SRH, an endoscopy list at SRH, a
General Surgery clinic at STDGH and a day case theatre list at STDGH. Admin
support will based at STDGH.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- Post CCT
- Laparoscopic skills & experience including level 4 competence of bariatric surgery procedures.
- Competent diagnostic skills in endoscopy with JAG accreditation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit
- Presentation skills
- Good IT Skills
Desirable
- Hold a higher degree Post graduate Certificate in an appropriate surgical field
- Ability to run training courses
- Papers presented at regional/ national meetings
- AV editing skills
- Research methodology knowledge/experience
- Subspecialty interest
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring critical approach to work
- Commitment to CME
Desirable
- Desire to develop services, learn new skills
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Undergone GI surgical training with log book evidence of independent practice
- Evidence of performance at day 1 consultant level in bariatric surgery
- Evidence of current professional development
- Competent independent General Surgical practice
Desirable
- Experience of Training & Teaching Surgical trainees
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- Post CCT
- Laparoscopic skills & experience including level 4 competence of bariatric surgery procedures.
- Competent diagnostic skills in endoscopy with JAG accreditation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to develop and progress a research project and audit
- Presentation skills
- Good IT Skills
Desirable
- Hold a higher degree Post graduate Certificate in an appropriate surgical field
- Ability to run training courses
- Papers presented at regional/ national meetings
- AV editing skills
- Research methodology knowledge/experience
- Subspecialty interest
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring critical approach to work
- Commitment to CME
Desirable
- Desire to develop services, learn new skills
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Undergone GI surgical training with log book evidence of independent practice
- Evidence of performance at day 1 consultant level in bariatric surgery
- Evidence of current professional development
- Competent independent General Surgical practice
Desirable
- Experience of Training & Teaching Surgical trainees
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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