Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer Surgeon to work at The Royal Marsden Hospital, this is a new post to provide surgical services for patients referred with oesophageal and gastric cancers from Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust, Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust, Kingston NHS Foundation Trust and St George's NHS Trust.
The Upper GI Unit would like to build on its strength in minimal access surgery for cancer care, including robotic surgery. The appointee should be appropriately experienced in the surgical techniques for oncological surgery pertaining to oesophageal and gastric cancers including minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
Main duties of the job
The appointee should have a proven track record of excellence in the field of Upper GI surgery and have consistently demonstrated a drive for clinical and service improvement throughout their career.
They will be expected to carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activities locally, nationally, and internationally.
The post holder will be required to carry out audit and activities associated with Clinical Governance as required by the Trust and/or by the Royal College of Surgeons. This includes attendance at the bi-monthly Trust-wide surgical audit meeting.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- CCT from Royal Colleges of Surgeons or equivalent
- Fully trained in the breadth of oesophageal and gastric surgery
- Training in multi-disciplinary aspects of oncology
- Upper GI JAG accreditation
- Upper GI Cancer Surgery Fellowship or previous post CCT Consultant experience
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery experience or exposure
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
- Evidence of IT competence
- Demonstrable evidence of research undertaken in oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery
Desirable
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to achieving and maintaining national targets
- Ability to work with a wide range of professionals
- Evidence of a patient focused approach to care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships across networks
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- CCT from Royal Colleges of Surgeons or equivalent
- Fully trained in the breadth of oesophageal and gastric surgery
- Training in multi-disciplinary aspects of oncology
- Upper GI JAG accreditation
- Upper GI Cancer Surgery Fellowship or previous post CCT Consultant experience
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery experience or exposure
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching
- Evidence of IT competence
- Demonstrable evidence of research undertaken in oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery
Desirable
Personal
Essential
- Commitment to achieving and maintaining national targets
- Ability to work with a wide range of professionals
- Evidence of a patient focused approach to care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships across networks
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).
