Job summary
We are seeking a substantive Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI). The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality oesophago-gastric cancer service to the population of Sussex. UHSx is part of the Surrey Sussex Cancer Alliance and OG cancer resectional surgery is offered at Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (Guildford) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (a regional OG cancer resection centre) which is closer to West Sussex patients. The post holder will have dedicated surgical and clinical time at a regional OG cancer resection centre of their choosing.
In addition the post holder will provide a surgical service for complex and general benign UGI surgical conditions. This work will be carried out predominantly in Brighton (RSCH) or Haywards Heath (PRH). Emergency surgery provision work will be carried out at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and consists of general, complex UGI and major trauma surgical emergencies.
This is a full-time position including participation in a 1:6 on call rota for UHSussex including on call for complex benign UGI emergencies in addition to general surgical on call. An expansion in surgical workforce is planned in the next 6-12 months which aims to reduce on call frequency.
Main duties of the job
This post will expand the consultant numbers and also provide sickness and shielding cover for the department. The expansion in consultant numbers has been conceived not only to better meet increasing demand but also to support tertiary level specialties and to reconfigure the acute service for our patients.
A new service model is being planned to include an emergency general surgery team 7 days a week. Acute and elective work components will be separated weekly and each consultant will work a rolling rota to deliver acute floor senior support, speciality ward rounds, on call cover and elective activity.
During the acute floor week the consultant will be in charge of the team delivering care to the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Care and CEPOD theatre lists.
During the ward round/on call weeks the consultants work in pairs, one with an UGI interest and one with a LGI interest. Daily consultant led ward rounds for each team ensure patient safety and facilitate efficient patient flows.
Additional Duties include:
- On Call Commitment
- Teaching and Training
- Governance & Audit
- Quality Improvement
- Research
- Learning & Development
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description for further details and main responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description for further details and main responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oAppropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in General Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oQualification in trauma damage control surgery
- oHigher Degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oAt least 1 year of fellowship training in UGI resectional surgery, or equivalent
- oExperience in minimal access UGI resection
Desirable
- oExperience working in a major trauma centre
- oExperience in endoscopic management of oesophagogastric tumours and Barrett's dysplasia
- oFull qualification in robotic UGI surgery
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
- oQualification in risk management, patient safety, quality improvement or equivalent
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills/experience: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised medical education qualification
Academic research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals oResearch Grant applications
- oPrizes and honours
Career progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes, Behaviours & Values
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Desirable
- oEvidence of participation in programs to increase inclusion and diversity in heathcare
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oAppropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in General Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oQualification in trauma damage control surgery
- oHigher Degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oAt least 1 year of fellowship training in UGI resectional surgery, or equivalent
- oExperience in minimal access UGI resection
Desirable
- oExperience working in a major trauma centre
- oExperience in endoscopic management of oesophagogastric tumours and Barrett's dysplasia
- oFull qualification in robotic UGI surgery
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
- oQualification in risk management, patient safety, quality improvement or equivalent
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills/experience: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised medical education qualification
Academic research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals oResearch Grant applications
- oPrizes and honours
Career progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes, Behaviours & Values
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Desirable
- oEvidence of participation in programs to increase inclusion and diversity in heathcare
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).
