Job summary
We
are recruiting Emergency General Surgeons focussed on providing high-quality
care to all general surgical emergencies.
These posts will appeal to those who are committed to a career in
emergency surgery, or indeed those experienced surgeons later in their career
who may be considering a new challenge.
In
relation to these posts: these new, 10PA posts will be available immediately
and based at St Jamess University Hospital. The post holders will be
responsible for delivering emergency acute surgery to adults, admitted acutely
to the trust. Job plans can be flexible around individual needs but include
supervision and training of general surgical trainees and medical students
within the AMS CSU.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS
TEAMS: Tuesday 15 April 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess
FRCS / MB BS (or
equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6
months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training
programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant
appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the
Specialist Register.
We
would encourage you come and visit and discuss the role in more details should
you be considering an application.
Applicants should have
established skills in clinical management and surgical management of patients
within Emergency General Surgery and its related specialties including general
surgery, acute biliary surgery, and trauma surgery. A strong commitment to
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If
shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation, the topic
of the presentation will be:
How can we enhance and
evolve the delivery of Emergency General Surgical Care moving forward into the
future?
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
over the past four years, LTHT has been at the forefront of developing a
bespoke modern day Emergency General Surgical service, building the Leeds
Institute of Emergency General Surgery (LIEGS) team. The team has 9 consultants
and is focussed on delivering high quality unplanned emergency general surgical
services to the Leeds population. Through an innovative and improvement
approach the team have developed novel ambulatory pathways, diagnostic
strategies aligned with rapid access theatre lists and the remote monitoring
virtual ward to enhance the delivery of acute surgical services and patient
outcomes. The team are looking to expand
the service with the further investment and the appointments of new colleagues.
This team is led by Mr Adam Peckham-Cooper, Clinical lead and Consultant in Emergency
General Surgery.
The post will be
available immediately and based at St Jamess University Hospital. The post
holder will be responsible for delivering emergency acute surgery to adults,
admitted acutely to the trust. Job plans can be flexible around the
individuals needs but include supervision and training of general surgical
trainees and medical students within the AMS CSU.
This is a 10 PA
appointment for a Consultant in Emergency General Surgery. Applications are
invited from candidates with wide experience in General Surgery. Applicants
should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in General Surgery,
Whole time, Part time and job share applicants are welcome, as are applications
from those currently seeking to re-appraise their career pathway. We would
encourage you come and visit and discuss the role in more details should you be
considering an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
over the past four years, LTHT has been at the forefront of developing a
bespoke modern day Emergency General Surgical service, building the Leeds
Institute of Emergency General Surgery (LIEGS) team. The team has 9 consultants
and is focussed on delivering high quality unplanned emergency general surgical
services to the Leeds population. Through an innovative and improvement
approach the team have developed novel ambulatory pathways, diagnostic
strategies aligned with rapid access theatre lists and the remote monitoring
virtual ward to enhance the delivery of acute surgical services and patient
outcomes. The team are looking to expand
the service with the further investment and the appointments of new colleagues.
This team is led by Mr Adam Peckham-Cooper, Clinical lead and Consultant in Emergency
General Surgery.
The post will be
available immediately and based at St Jamess University Hospital. The post
holder will be responsible for delivering emergency acute surgery to adults,
admitted acutely to the trust. Job plans can be flexible around the
individuals needs but include supervision and training of general surgical
trainees and medical students within the AMS CSU.
This is a 10 PA
appointment for a Consultant in Emergency General Surgery. Applications are
invited from candidates with wide experience in General Surgery. Applicants
should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving, a CCT in General Surgery,
Whole time, Part time and job share applicants are welcome, as are applications
from those currently seeking to re-appraise their career pathway. We would
encourage you come and visit and discuss the role in more details should you be
considering an application.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in specialist general surgical training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery, acute biliary surgery and trauma surgery.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in specialist general surgical training or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery, acute biliary surgery and trauma surgery.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
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).
