Consultant in Oesophagogastric and Laparoscopic Surgery

Job responsibilities

A full range of surgical services is currently provided including Laparoscopic Anti-reflux surgery, Paraoesophageal hernia repair, Hellers Cardiomyotomy, Redo Hiatal hernia / Antireflux surgery and Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration. Within OG resectional surgery Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy (MIO), Hybrid Oesophagectomy as well as advanced endoscopic interventions such as EMR and RFA are frequently performed. The department was one of the largest surgical contributors to previous national audits with excellent outcomes and amongst the shortest length of stay through implementation of an ERAS protocol. We have an extensive prospective database of oesophagogastric cancer patients together with prospective quality of life data.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
• An appropriate higher surgical qualification.
• JAG accreditation
• Awarded Higher degree (MD/MS/PhD)

Desirable

• Educational/Supervision training/qualification

Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communicator
• Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.

Desirable

• Management skills / training.

Experience

Essential

• Training in minimally invasive oesophagogastric cancer and benign surgery
• Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
• Training and expertise in children's safeguarding (training provided at the Trust)

Desirable

• Experience in research (including research governance and grant application).
• Published papers in area of special interest.
• Post CCT fellowship
• Evidence of a commitment towards developing robotic oesophago-gastric surgery.
• Experience in MI oesophagogastric surgery

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible outlook on working hours.
• Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
• Full Driving License.

Other

Essential

• Flexible outlook on working practices.

Communications and Language Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
• Advanced communication skills are required for those managing patients with OG cancer.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, & respond to questions

Desirable

• Experience of conference presentation, committee membership.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).