Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team. The Emergency Surgeon are part of a new initiative to improve the quality of care for acute admissions. In addition, you will be expected to have an interest in service development, surgical education, training and/or endoscopy.
The emergency general surgery provision will be 1:6 for General Surgery day time and weekends. There will subspecialty on call alongside the emergency general surgeon.
You must be able to work effectively and efficiently with a team, managing patients with emergency presentations. You will also work closely with a surgical nurse practitioner on the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU).
It is favourable if the successful candidate has a track record of medical education and training, both at undergraduate and post-graduate level. You will be encouraged to provide service innovation with a view to develop new services and further clinical education and lead training activities of the Department. Formal education qualifications are desirable.
Main duties of the job
Lead a specific clinical area of EGS Surgery.
To manage clinics both for general surgery and EGS (hot clinics) as well elective day case theatre lists
Participate in all aspects of clinical governance making a significant contribution to multidisciplinary audit and risk management activities.
Assist the Surgical Services Directorate Manager and Clinical Director in the timely investigation of complaints - working to provide reports within the timeframe set out by Trust policy.
To contribute to the general organisation and running of EGS surgical services within the Trust, working in collaboration with colleagues.
To efficiently manage the teaching and training programmes, lead undergraduate teaching, educational focus groups, ARCP panels, recruitment, allocating educational supervision, leading Foundation School visits, managing rota gaps and responding to GMC and HEENE surveys.
About us
Closing Date: 1 May 2023
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Jeremy French (Clinical Director) on 0191 2448750, or via email at jeremy.french1@nhs.net or Jason Ramsingh (Clinical Governance Lead) on 0191 282 4661 or via email j.ramsingh@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide an expert opinion on, and investigate and manage, those patients presenting to the Department of General Surgery. You will provide support for EGS patients in Newcastle.
Primarily you will be contributing to the management, delivery and development of the EGS service. You will be responsible for patient care within this department. The RVI is a major trauma centre and takes referrals from throughout the Northeast of England. We would expect the successful appointee to lead and develop EGS and enhance the national profile of Newcastle Hospitals. We expect the successful appointee to be an innovator, and clearly demonstrate effective leadership skills, a track record of successful collaboration and team working together with self-development and the proven ability to deliver projects and initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide an expert opinion on, and investigate and manage, those patients presenting to the Department of General Surgery. You will provide support for EGS patients in Newcastle.
Primarily you will be contributing to the management, delivery and development of the EGS service. You will be responsible for patient care within this department. The RVI is a major trauma centre and takes referrals from throughout the Northeast of England. We would expect the successful appointee to lead and develop EGS and enhance the national profile of Newcastle Hospitals. We expect the successful appointee to be an innovator, and clearly demonstrate effective leadership skills, a track record of successful collaboration and team working together with self-development and the proven ability to deliver projects and initiatives.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- Possession of the FRCS(Gen Surg) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree. (PhD/MD/MPhil)
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education. (e.g. PGCert Med Ed)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience managing acute patients and working in trauma centres.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Biliary competent- and able to perform "acute cholecystectomy"
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Evidence of project leadership within the specialty
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of change management.
Desirable
- Experience in developing and implementing new service provisions.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of effective supervision of junior medical staff, and other healthcare staff groups.
- Experience of effective delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to effectively teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
- Evidence of a reflective style of teaching in clinical, technical and practical areas.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching/supervision/assessment skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Evidence of conception, design and delivery of training courses.
- Utilisation of trainee feedback to enhance training package content and personal delivery style.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Evidence of critical review of relevant literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree. (PhD/MD/MPhil)
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- Publications in the last three years as first, last or corresponding author
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of a track record of completed audits.
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Desirable
- Experience as departmental / directorate / Trust audit lead.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Awareness of emotional intelligence and evidence of reflection of practice and appraisal.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Evidence of close collaboration with colleagues to achieve aligned unit goals.
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota.
- Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- Possession of the FRCS(Gen Surg) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree. (PhD/MD/MPhil)
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education. (e.g. PGCert Med Ed)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience managing acute patients and working in trauma centres.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Biliary competent- and able to perform "acute cholecystectomy"
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Evidence of project leadership within the specialty
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of change management.
Desirable
- Experience in developing and implementing new service provisions.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of effective supervision of junior medical staff, and other healthcare staff groups.
- Experience of effective delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to effectively teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
- Evidence of a reflective style of teaching in clinical, technical and practical areas.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching/supervision/assessment skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Evidence of conception, design and delivery of training courses.
- Utilisation of trainee feedback to enhance training package content and personal delivery style.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Evidence of critical review of relevant literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree. (PhD/MD/MPhil)
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- Publications in the last three years as first, last or corresponding author
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of a track record of completed audits.
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Desirable
- Experience as departmental / directorate / Trust audit lead.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Awareness of emotional intelligence and evidence of reflection of practice and appraisal.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Evidence of close collaboration with colleagues to achieve aligned unit goals.
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota.
- Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
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).
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