Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at SRFT for the appointment of a Locum Consultant Oesophagogastric (OG) Surgeon (cancer and complex benign disease) post for 12 months, from October 2023, with a view to a substantive position. The successful candidate will join an established team of 8 OG surgeons working within the recently centralised Greater Manchester OG Service (GMOGS).
SRFT currently serves the population of Salford (approx. 240,000 people) but may soon be expected to deliver EGS as a high acuity site to the populations of Bolton and Wigan (890,000 people in total) as part of the Healthier Together initiative. It is also the nominated Major Trauma site for Greater Manchester and general surgery provides surgical support for this service.
Primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital, with possibility of some activity at other site
Main duties of the job
It is proposed that the appointees will provide 10 PA's per week (which will include outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists, and administration). The job plan will be a flexible job plan.
All Consultants will be allocated 1 core SPA per week for professional development (CPD), Job Planning, Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participating in Audit.
Additional SPA time will be made available to Consultants on the basis of evidenced need. Such allocation will be agreed and subsequently reviewed
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of date of interview), CESR or European Community Rights Licensed with the GMC
- Evidence of expertise and experience in Complex benign upper GI surgery
- JAG accreditation in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy
- Post-CCT Fellowship
- Membership of specialist society e.g.: AUGIS, ASGBI To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Stand
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
- Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications.
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- Previous appointments that provided necessary professional training in Oesophagogastric cancer surgery including at least two years at Senior SpR level (or equivalent)
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of date of interview), CESR or European Community Rights Licensed with the GMC
- Evidence of expertise and experience in Complex benign upper GI surgery
- JAG accreditation in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy
- Post-CCT Fellowship
- Membership of specialist society e.g.: AUGIS, ASGBI To be formally recognised as Clinical Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Stand
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
- Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications.
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- Previous appointments that provided necessary professional training in Oesophagogastric cancer surgery including at least two years at Senior SpR level (or equivalent)
Desirable
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).