Job summary
The post holder will form part of a team of 9 lower GI surgeons to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality lower GI surgery service to the population of Sussex.
The post holder will contribute to a surgical service for general and benign LGI surgical conditions (including inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis resection and abdominal wall reconstruction).
This work will be carried out predominantly in Haywards Heath (PRH), Brighton (RSCH), with some day case/clinic work in Lewes Victoria Hospital or Southlands Hospital (Shoreham).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also provide elective care for patients with benign LGI conditions: inflammatory bowel disease and abdominal wall reconstruction. The LGI department also supports the gynaecology oncology service and endometriosis service and the post holder will have the opportunity to develop these collaborations further. Until recently only short stay patients could be accommodated at PRH, but the service has been expanded to facilitate longer stays for patients with more complex conditions.
As part of a service reconfiguration colorectal cancer resectional surgery is planned to be delivered from Worthing Hospital with colorectal cancer surgeons tak
ing part in the on-call rota and emergency surgery provision in Brighton. This reconfiguration will eventually enable the formation of a single colorectal surgery department across the Trust, of which the post holder would be a key member.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to take a significant role in ensuring governance and oversight of the LGI surgery service. This includes active participation morbidity/mortality meetings, delivery of local and national audits, implementation of NICE guidance and leading quality improvement activities.
Previous experience in the development of qualitygovernance structures would be desirable and additional job planned time may be available for candidates wishing to take a lead role in governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to take a significant role in ensuring governance and oversight of the LGI surgery service. This includes active participation morbidity/mortality meetings, delivery of local and national audits, implementation of NICE guidance and leading quality improvement activities.
Previous experience in the development of qualitygovernance structures would be desirable and additional job planned time may be available for candidates wishing to take a lead role in governance.
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
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oAppropriate skills and experience in benign LGI surgery
- oEvidence of expertise in surgical management of IBD
- oExpertise in minimal access UGI surgery
Desirable
- oExperience working in a major trauma centre
- oQualification in trauma damage control surgery
- oFellowship training in LGI surgery
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oAppropriate skills and experience in benign LGI surgery
- oEvidence of expertise in surgical management of IBD
- oExpertise in minimal access UGI surgery
Desirable
- oExperience working in a major trauma centre
- oQualification in trauma damage control surgery
- oFellowship training in LGI surgery
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
