Consultant General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Job description

Job responsibilities

The unit offers a wide range of elective and emergency general, colorectal and benign upper gastrointestinal services including management of gallstones stone disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diagnosis, staging and initial management of malignant upper gastrointestinal cancer. Research and participation in clinical trials is strongly supported and encouraged with the unit contributing to several NIHR trials.

There is a strong tradition in training and Medical Education in cooperation with both the University of Manchester Medical School and Edge Hill University, which runs a MCh in program in surgery. The successful appointee is expected to join the teaching faculty.

Weekly Local Upper Gastrointestinal & HPB MDT and Regional Upper GI MDT are well established in partnership with local gastroenterology department and specialists from the Salford Royal Hospital (Consultant radiologists and pathologist with expertise in upper GI malignant and benign diseases, services are supported by three specialist nurses.

The trust has invested in a modern integrated laparoscopic theatre and a very modern endoscopy unit at Wigan and Leigh, both equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The radiology support is provided by Consultants Radiologist with a speciality interest

We have a proven record of supporting and providing mentorship for newly appointed Consultants who are fully supported by full complement of junior and middle grade doctors and specialist nurses.

You will be member of the Department of General Surgery currently comprising of 10 Consultants and will provide minimum of 10 sessions including commitments in emergency surgery (hot week, weekend and out of hours) rota.

Should we receive high level of applications, this vacancy may be expired early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as you are able to.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCPCH, MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview
• Up to date APLS and NLS provider certificates

Desirable

• A higher qualification eg MD, PhD
• APLS and/or NLS Instructor

Skills

Essential

• Management of a wide range of general surgery and gastro problems
• Safeguarding Experience
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
• Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and relevant staff in other disciplines

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
• IT and computing skills
• Previous participation in a management role
• Membership of appropriate professional societies

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives in all disciplines
• Ability to lead the development of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues

Desirable

• Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment

Experience

Essential

• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview

Desirable

• Specialist experience in one or more particular areas

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)