Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Surgery team within the Surgery Care Group as a Locum Consultant Surgeon in GI and Acute Surgery with a 10-12 PA job plan for one year. You should be able to manage an undifferentiated General Surgical take based in a busy teaching hospital and major trauma centre and should have a subspecialist GI interest.
You will be part of a team of 8 Consultants (two sub teams of four) alternating weeks of elective GI practice and weeks of managing the General Surgical take Monday to Friday midday (Weekend take is managed by other teams within the GI subspecialty consultant team)
There is a rolling 8 week rota alternating between acute and elective weeks. The 4 Acute weeks comprise 2 weeks of managing the take, 1 week of Ambulatory care and 1 week of cross cover. There is a 4 night on call commitment on an 8 week cycle, weekdays only, and spread on different weeks.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Manage an undifferentiated General Surgical take (paired with a colleague)
Manage General Surgical major trauma.
Have an independent elective practice in Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
Opportunities to be involved in Training, Teaching and Research / Trial
Be part of a very supportive team
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Specialist registration (equivalent experience will be considered)
Ideally post graduate higher degree
Interest in wider aspects of Consultant practice (as above)
Willingness to work a 10-12PA contract
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 20 May 2024
Job Reference: MT1172 - This vacancy closes on or before: 9th May 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
Manage an undifferentiated General Surgical take (paired with a colleague)
Manage General Surgical major trauma.
Have an independent elective practice in Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
Opportunities to be involved in Training, Teaching and Research / Trial
Be part of a very supportive team
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Specialist registration (equivalent experience will be considered)
Ideally post graduate higher degree
Interest in wider aspects of Consultant practice (as above)
Willingness to work a 10-12PA contract
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 20 May 2024
Job Reference: MT1172 - This vacancy closes on or before: 9th May 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in General Surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist area of GI practice
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a team and values the input of other professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to manage and lead others
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in General Surgery
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist area of GI practice
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrated experience working in a team and values the input of other professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to manage and lead others
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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).
