Job summary
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
St
Jamess University Hospital
Abdominal
Medicine and Surgery Pancreatic Surgery
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals has a thriving pancreatic unit serving North and West
Yorkshire. We are seeking a senior surgical trainee who is approaching or have
completed their CCT.
We
are looking for a surgical trainee to start in February 2025.
We
would like a surgical trainee to join us for a period of 12 months working with
5 Consultant Surgeons to obtain experience in Pancreatic cancer surgery
including minimally invasive and surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis.
The successful applicants must have general surgery experience in the UK.
Participation
at HST level in the general surgical out of hours rota will be expected.
Informal
enquires are welcome.
Please contact Mr. James Pine
Main duties of the job
Duties
of the role include:
-
Operating Theatres
-
Outpatient Clinics
-
Attendance in weekly Speciality MDT meeting
-
Ward based care
-
Participate in Audit/Teaching/Research
-
Acute General on call
However please refer to the job description and person
specification, or alternatively please contact Mr James Pine for further
information on the role.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This
is a 12 month fixed-term post for a Trust Doctor (Senior Clinical Fellow)
working within the Pancreas and General Surgery Department based at St Jamess
University Hospital. This role is intended to provide an experience for the
successful candidate within pancreatic surgery.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
This
post will be allocated to the North Yorkshire Pancreas Department led by 5
Consultants.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
-
Operating Theatres 3 full day sessions including some day case surgeries
-
Outpatient Clinics
-
Attendance in weekly Speciality MDT meeting
-
Ward based care
-
Participate in Audit/Teaching/Research
-
Acute General on call
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder will provide clinical care for acute, elective and outpatients
under the supervision of the pancreas consultants.
The
post holder will be part of the general surgical out of hours specialty
registrar rota providing emergency care for acute surgical admissions and
referrals, patients on the general surgical wards, the surgical high dependency
unit and the intensive care unit.
The
post holder will be expected to conduct outpatient clinics independently, with
support from a consultant.
The
post holder will be expected to support theatre sessions including day-case
surgery.
The
post holder will contribute to the weekly multi-disciplinary meetings alongside
the consultant team.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
Trust as a Teaching hospital recognises the importance of personal development,
and all medical staff are expected to provide an appropriate contribution to
the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contribution
to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post where
applicable. There is an expectation to collaborate in clinical research and
participate in monthly governance audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This
is a 12 month fixed-term post for a Trust Doctor (Senior Clinical Fellow)
working within the Pancreas and General Surgery Department based at St Jamess
University Hospital. This role is intended to provide an experience for the
successful candidate within pancreatic surgery.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
This
post will be allocated to the North Yorkshire Pancreas Department led by 5
Consultants.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
-
Operating Theatres 3 full day sessions including some day case surgeries
-
Outpatient Clinics
-
Attendance in weekly Speciality MDT meeting
-
Ward based care
-
Participate in Audit/Teaching/Research
-
Acute General on call
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder will provide clinical care for acute, elective and outpatients
under the supervision of the pancreas consultants.
The
post holder will be part of the general surgical out of hours specialty
registrar rota providing emergency care for acute surgical admissions and
referrals, patients on the general surgical wards, the surgical high dependency
unit and the intensive care unit.
The
post holder will be expected to conduct outpatient clinics independently, with
support from a consultant.
The
post holder will be expected to support theatre sessions including day-case
surgery.
The
post holder will contribute to the weekly multi-disciplinary meetings alongside
the consultant team.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
Trust as a Teaching hospital recognises the importance of personal development,
and all medical staff are expected to provide an appropriate contribution to
the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contribution
to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post where
applicable. There is an expectation to collaborate in clinical research and
participate in monthly governance audits.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Hospital at night team working / experience. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline)
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Evidence of general surgical training with relevant surgical experience (as evidence within log book)
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution
Experience
Essential
- Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in medicine or Surgery training at ST7/8 level (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Experience in HPB Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Hospital at night team working / experience. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline)
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Evidence of general surgical training with relevant surgical experience (as evidence within log book)
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution
Experience
Essential
- Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in medicine or Surgery training at ST7/8 level (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Experience in HPB Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
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).
