Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and skilled Consultant in Upper GI Surgery to join our dynamic and supportive team. Our service is expanding, and we are looking to recruit two consultants: one specializing in Upper GI surgery and the other in Lower GI surgery. This expansion reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive and advanced surgical care to our patients. This full-time substantive post is designed to augment and expand our benign Upper Gastrointestinal service. The successful candidate will provide emergency general surgical services and join a team of surgeons to deliver index acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy services, anti-reflux/hiatal hernia surgery, diagnostic and palliative Upper GI cancer services, including stents and palliative surgical procedures. The team also aims to develop a service for Transcystic Approach to LCBDE.
Main duties of the job
Basic Information on the Role:
Work Base: Rotherham Hospital
Programmed Activities: 12 (can be adjusted if mutually agreed).
Main Duties: Theatre lists, outpatient clinics, endoscopy sessions, MDT meetings, triaging processes, supervision of junior colleagues, and participation in the out-of-hours on-call service.
Team Structure: The department consists of 10 consultants, supported by associate specialists, specialty doctors, higher specialty trainees, senior clinical fellows, CT trainees, junior clinical fellows, and ACPs.
Support: Strong working links with consultant colleagues in gastroenterology, dedicated surgical wards, and pathways for acute surgical problems.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But do not just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person - face to face. If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time substantive Consultant post, offered in an established general surgery department to augment and expand benign Upper Gastrointestinal service.
In addition to providing emergency general surgical service, the appointee will join a team of Surgeons for providing acute Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Service, anti-reflux surgery, diagnostic and palliative Upper GI cancer services, including stents and PC gastrostomy. A person with experience in Upper GI endoscopy, anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic bile duct exploration would be an ideal candidate and best fit for the team.
Support will be provided to perform and further skills in such procedures if adequately trained. We anticipate broadening the portfolio of benign upper GI work, including complex hiatal hernia repair, gastric volvulus, and CBD exploration. The appointee will be expected to manage complicated pancreatitis.
The postholder will work within and provide leadership for a supportive multi-disciplinary team to provide acute and planned care for our patients.
Clinical work would typically involve theatre lists, outpatient clinics, endoscopy sessions and MDT meetings with oversight of triaging processes and supervision of junior colleagues.
The general surgical team is arranged as two large teams for inpatient care with plenty of opportunity for team working and peer support.
The on call is a 1:11 pattern, non-resident with remote supervision of a senior and junior resident non-consultant tier. The on call work is commensurate with a typical district general hospital with a varied emergency and acute take and inpatient weekend ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time substantive Consultant post, offered in an established general surgery department to augment and expand benign Upper Gastrointestinal service.
In addition to providing emergency general surgical service, the appointee will join a team of Surgeons for providing acute Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Service, anti-reflux surgery, diagnostic and palliative Upper GI cancer services, including stents and PC gastrostomy. A person with experience in Upper GI endoscopy, anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic bile duct exploration would be an ideal candidate and best fit for the team.
Support will be provided to perform and further skills in such procedures if adequately trained. We anticipate broadening the portfolio of benign upper GI work, including complex hiatal hernia repair, gastric volvulus, and CBD exploration. The appointee will be expected to manage complicated pancreatitis.
The postholder will work within and provide leadership for a supportive multi-disciplinary team to provide acute and planned care for our patients.
Clinical work would typically involve theatre lists, outpatient clinics, endoscopy sessions and MDT meetings with oversight of triaging processes and supervision of junior colleagues.
The general surgical team is arranged as two large teams for inpatient care with plenty of opportunity for team working and peer support.
The on call is a 1:11 pattern, non-resident with remote supervision of a senior and junior resident non-consultant tier. The on call work is commensurate with a typical district general hospital with a varied emergency and acute take and inpatient weekend ward rounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date - Or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- FRCS specialist qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional qualification in related area of expertise
- JAG endoscopy accreditation for upper GI endoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience (evidenced by log book and assessed through CCT or CESR process) to possess the necessary clinical skills to undertake the role as described
Desirable
- Post CCT fellowship with relevance to upper GI surgery
Ability and Skills
Essential
- A level of competence to undertake surgery at consultant level is expected.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Experience of leading in research or participation in portfolio research
- Evidence of having received training in research
- Experience of leading and managing change in an organisation through audit or QI processes
Education and Teaching
Essential
- A proven ability to deliver high quality teaching to peers and for colleagues from other professional backgrounds
- A demonstrable commitment to education and the professional development of others
Desirable
- Formal qualification in teaching
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management and leadership experience such as a lead role within a team or representation of a team in a corporate setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date - Or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- FRCS specialist qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional qualification in related area of expertise
- JAG endoscopy accreditation for upper GI endoscopy
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience (evidenced by log book and assessed through CCT or CESR process) to possess the necessary clinical skills to undertake the role as described
Desirable
- Post CCT fellowship with relevance to upper GI surgery
Ability and Skills
Essential
- A level of competence to undertake surgery at consultant level is expected.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Experience of leading in research or participation in portfolio research
- Evidence of having received training in research
- Experience of leading and managing change in an organisation through audit or QI processes
Education and Teaching
Essential
- A proven ability to deliver high quality teaching to peers and for colleagues from other professional backgrounds
- A demonstrable commitment to education and the professional development of others
Desirable
- Formal qualification in teaching
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management and leadership experience such as a lead role within a team or representation of a team in a corporate setting
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).
