Job summary
Vision: To ensure that children receive the best quality surgical care in a safe, appropriate environment, located as close to their home as possible
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic locum consultant to provide general paediatric surgery within our Trust.
This is a new post to provide a comprehensive service to the local population. Currently a small volume of general paediatric surgery is performed by an adult general surgeon with most cases requiring referral to the regional paediatric centre, the Great North Children's Hospital (GNCH) in Newcastle.
Main duties of the job
The appointee surgeon will be expected to undertake the following procedures:
- inguinal herniotomy >1 year
- umbilical herniotomy
- PPV ligation, circumcision
- orchidopexy where testis palpable (ie., at superficial ring)
- toenail surgery
Future consideration to inviting team members from GNCH to collaborate on cases would be considered for purposes of ongoing clinical training and governance and maintenance of expected surgical standard.
The appointee will have job planned access to CME with the GNCH team to engage in both virtual and face to face meetings on a regular basis
Outpatient Clinics
New - all paediatric surgery conditions from the region - both tertiary and secondary level - can be assessed at NCIC and, where appropriate, referred to GNCH whilst also increasing Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital case capacity for suitable patients.
Review - GNCH and NCIC post op reviews close to their home; the first post-operative clinic for GNCH patients will be done at GNCH but most subsequent visits could be carried out in NCIC and referred back to GNCH only as needed.
2nd opinions regarding diagnosis and decisions to refer to tertiary services - from colleagues in the Cumbria region
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To develop a top-quality paediatric surgical service achieved through the appointment of a general surgeon of childhood, functioning with the support of Great North Children's Hospital Paediatric Surgeons
- Expansion of the secondary level surgical procedures offered by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation trust
- Maximisation of theatre utilisation at Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital
- Maximising resource use ensuring surgery appropriate for the resources of a district hospital is undertaken by an appropriately trained and experienced surgeon
- Formation of a western hub for childrens surgery to enable children to get high quality surgery as close to home as possible
- Align with the Operational Delivery Networks aims of:
- Improving quality of care
- Reducing variation in care
- Reducing gaps and duplication in provision
- Optimising existing resources
- Support safe staffing
- Delivering best value for the NHS in Cumbria
- Helping build a sustainable model of service
- Reducing unnecessary surgery in specialist centre
The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital (WCH), Whitehaven both of which have paediatric departments. It is envisaged that outpatient clinics and operating lists will be performed at both hospitals to allow children and families access to this service closer to home.
The appointee will be encouraged to participate in research and to play an active part in clinical governance related activity.
The appointee will also be expected to be involved in a formal Medical Education role at NCIC. This will form part of the agreed Job Plan for this post.
In addition there may be opportunity to deliver undergraduate medical education at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) on an ad-hoc basis
The appointee surgeon will be expected to undertake the following procedures:
- inguinal herniotomy >1 year
- umbilical herniotomy
- PPV ligation, circumcision
- orchidopexy where testis palpable (ie., at superficial ring)
- toenail surgery
Future consideration to inviting team members from GNCH to collaborate on cases would be considered for purposes of ongoing clinical training and governance and maintenance of expected surgical standard.
The appointee will have job planned access to CME with the GNCH team to engage in both virtual and face to face meetings on a regular basis
Outpatient Clinics
New all paediatric surgery conditions from the region both tertiary and secondary level - can be assessed at NCIC and, where appropriate, referred to GNCH whilst also increasing Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital case capacity for suitable patients.
Review GNCH and NCIC post op reviews close to their home; the first post-operative clinic for GNCH patients will be done at GNCH but most subsequent visits could be carried out in NCIC and referred back to GNCH only as needed.
2nd opinions regarding diagnosis and decisions to refer to tertiary services from colleagues in the Cumbria region
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To develop a top-quality paediatric surgical service achieved through the appointment of a general surgeon of childhood, functioning with the support of Great North Children's Hospital Paediatric Surgeons
- Expansion of the secondary level surgical procedures offered by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation trust
- Maximisation of theatre utilisation at Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital
- Maximising resource use ensuring surgery appropriate for the resources of a district hospital is undertaken by an appropriately trained and experienced surgeon
- Formation of a western hub for childrens surgery to enable children to get high quality surgery as close to home as possible
- Align with the Operational Delivery Networks aims of:
- Improving quality of care
- Reducing variation in care
- Reducing gaps and duplication in provision
- Optimising existing resources
- Support safe staffing
- Delivering best value for the NHS in Cumbria
- Helping build a sustainable model of service
- Reducing unnecessary surgery in specialist centre
The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital (WCH), Whitehaven both of which have paediatric departments. It is envisaged that outpatient clinics and operating lists will be performed at both hospitals to allow children and families access to this service closer to home.
The appointee will be encouraged to participate in research and to play an active part in clinical governance related activity.
The appointee will also be expected to be involved in a formal Medical Education role at NCIC. This will form part of the agreed Job Plan for this post.
In addition there may be opportunity to deliver undergraduate medical education at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) on an ad-hoc basis
The appointee surgeon will be expected to undertake the following procedures:
- inguinal herniotomy >1 year
- umbilical herniotomy
- PPV ligation, circumcision
- orchidopexy where testis palpable (ie., at superficial ring)
- toenail surgery
Future consideration to inviting team members from GNCH to collaborate on cases would be considered for purposes of ongoing clinical training and governance and maintenance of expected surgical standard.
The appointee will have job planned access to CME with the GNCH team to engage in both virtual and face to face meetings on a regular basis
Outpatient Clinics
New all paediatric surgery conditions from the region both tertiary and secondary level - can be assessed at NCIC and, where appropriate, referred to GNCH whilst also increasing Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital case capacity for suitable patients.
Review GNCH and NCIC post op reviews close to their home; the first post-operative clinic for GNCH patients will be done at GNCH but most subsequent visits could be carried out in NCIC and referred back to GNCH only as needed.
2nd opinions regarding diagnosis and decisions to refer to tertiary services from colleagues in the Cumbria region
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Post graduate surgical qualification (FRCS / FCS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD, etc)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in general paediatric surgery
- Minimum of 2 years recent UK experience in paediatric surgery
- Proof of competency in elective index cases
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of working at Consultant level in a general paediatric service
- Experience and training in the surgical management of specialised conditions in children.
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to manage the efficient and smooth running of a paediatric surgical service.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Undertaken management training course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals.
- Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research and audit
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
- Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Positive approach to lessons learnt.
- Confident approach without being arrogant.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
- Continued Professional / Personal Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Post graduate surgical qualification (FRCS / FCS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD, etc)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and competence in general paediatric surgery
- Minimum of 2 years recent UK experience in paediatric surgery
- Proof of competency in elective index cases
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of working at Consultant level in a general paediatric service
- Experience and training in the surgical management of specialised conditions in children.
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Ability to manage the efficient and smooth running of a paediatric surgical service.
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Undertaken management training course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals.
- Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research and audit
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
- Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Positive approach to lessons learnt.
- Confident approach without being arrogant.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
- Continued Professional / Personal Development
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
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle/ West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven
Carlisle/Whitehaven
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
