Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and progressive surgical team. The post is a fixed-term full-time locum post for a Consultant in Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery to join an existing part time Consultant UGI Surgeon and our team of General Surgeons with interests in Colorectal, Endocrine and Day Case surgery.
The appointee will have had comprehensive training in Upper GI surgery including diagnosis and management including Upper Gastro-Intestinal cancer, surgery for GORD and biliary disease. It would be desirable if the appointee was fully trained in ERCP, however not essential.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work in collaboration with the existing part time Consultant UGI Surgeon to provide a comprehensive Upper GI service to North Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of upper GI disease.
This post is for Benign Upper GI surgical services. Supporting OG and HPB diagnostics, surgical treatment of GORD, achalasia, gallstone disease (including management of CBD stone disease).
Endoscopy services are mostly provided by the Gastroenterology team in a dedicated unit. ERCP services are provided by the existing UGI surgeon and a Gastroenterologist but it is envisaged that this post will participate in the service.
The post holder will be required to play a full part in meeting agreed waiting list targets, including, where necessary, treating patients from other consultants' waiting lists (Pooled lists).
The appointees will be expected to take part in the general surgical emergency rota (currently 1:8).
The appointees will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, have a continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper function of the Department. Participation in Clinical research will be expected and encouraged.
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months of the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting.
Day
Time
Work
Categorisation
PAs
Monday
0900-1300
1300 1700
Ward round/Admin
Outpatient Clinic
DCC
DCC
1
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
0900-1300
1300-1700
SPA
Outpatient Clinic
SPA
DCC
1
1
Thursday
0900-1300
1300-1700
Endoscopy/ERCP
SPA
DCC
SPA
1
1
Friday
0800-1800
All day operating theatre
DCC
2.5
Out of hours
On-call
1:8
DCC
1.5
Total
10
This is an example only; the final job plan will be agreed with the appointee before starting employment to include additional activity, up to 12/limit set by the trust.
Travel time of off-site clinics will be included in the job plan. Applicants are encouraged to develop their job plan further.
On-call commitments will amount to approximately 1.5 PA of DCC and other activity will be taken as Additional Programmed Activities by mutual agreement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months of the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting.
Day
Time
Work
Categorisation
PAs
Monday
0900-1300
1300 1700
Ward round/Admin
Outpatient Clinic
DCC
DCC
1
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
0900-1300
1300-1700
SPA
Outpatient Clinic
SPA
DCC
1
1
Thursday
0900-1300
1300-1700
Endoscopy/ERCP
SPA
DCC
SPA
1
1
Friday
0800-1800
All day operating theatre
DCC
2.5
Out of hours
On-call
1:8
DCC
1.5
Total
10
This is an example only; the final job plan will be agreed with the appointee before starting employment to include additional activity, up to 12/limit set by the trust.
Travel time of off-site clinics will be included in the job plan. Applicants are encouraged to develop their job plan further.
On-call commitments will amount to approximately 1.5 PA of DCC and other activity will be taken as Additional Programmed Activities by mutual agreement.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, CESR(CP) or European Community Rights
- The proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- An appropriate higher ("General Surgery") surgical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in General Surgery
- Evidence of training and experience to include benign OG and HPB surgery
- Evidence of training to include benign OG and HPB surgery, Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy or POEMS,
- Ability to manage General & Upper GI surgery emergencies, including cancer
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination and management
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in general and UGI surgery
- Ability to manage & lead junior medical staff
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Ability to innovate and develop new technology/methods where appropriate
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- JAG accredited endoscopy training in UGI endoscopy
- JAG accredited ERCP training
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to CPD; team working; good interpersonal skills with nurses, patients, and other parties; caring attitude to patients.x
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, CESR(CP) or European Community Rights
- The proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- An appropriate higher ("General Surgery") surgical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in General Surgery
- Evidence of training and experience to include benign OG and HPB surgery
- Evidence of training to include benign OG and HPB surgery, Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy or POEMS,
- Ability to manage General & Upper GI surgery emergencies, including cancer
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination and management
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in general and UGI surgery
- Ability to manage & lead junior medical staff
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
- Ability to innovate and develop new technology/methods where appropriate
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- JAG accredited endoscopy training in UGI endoscopy
- JAG accredited ERCP training
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to CPD; team working; good interpersonal skills with nurses, patients, and other parties; caring attitude to patients.x
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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
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).
