Job summary
Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Surgery
Planned Care
£93,666 - £126,281 per annum/pro rata
*Job Description is under Royal College Review*
We are recruiting for a Consultant who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level; whilst abiding by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the Trust
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key areas for the post-holder will include:
- Developing the Upper GI Service
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the breast service.
- Provision of clinical leadership in the delivery of a high quality Upper GI and Bariatric service.
- Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes, including reviews of manpower requirements.
- Be involved in research
- All Consultants will be required to undertake a minimum of one 360 appraisal in a five year period to comply with the Revalidation process.
- The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the annual job planning review to be eligible for pay progression.
- Trust has an established formal development programme for newly appointed consultants including a mentorship approach to settling down as a new consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key areas for the post-holder will include:
- Developing the Upper GI Service
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the breast service.
- Provision of clinical leadership in the delivery of a high quality Upper GI and Bariatric service.
- Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes, including reviews of manpower requirements.
- Be involved in research
- All Consultants will be required to undertake a minimum of one 360 appraisal in a five year period to comply with the Revalidation process.
- The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the annual job planning review to be eligible for pay progression.
- Trust has an established formal development programme for newly appointed consultants including a mentorship approach to settling down as a new consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- On the specialist register
- FRCS or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Governance principles
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and junior doctors
- Experience of audit
- Some background of research or methodology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- On the specialist register
- FRCS or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Governance principles
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and junior doctors
- Experience of audit
- Some background of research or methodology
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).
