Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Surgeon, with a focus on emergency and laparoscopic surgery, with a degree of flexibility around the needs of the service.
The post holder will undertake maximum 10 PAs including 1.5 SPAs and 1 admin PA. On-calls will be at Royal Lancaster Infirmary on a 1 in 8 non-resident basis.
Main duties of the job
Locum Consultant Surgeon in General Surgery based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
This is a Consultant post at the University Hospitals MorecambeBay NHS Foundation Trust, as a bridge to further substantiveexpansion in the department. It represents a wonderful opportunityto take up a consultant post in a friendly and well equipped DistrictGeneral Hospital, whilst enjoying an excellent quality of life in anarea of outstanding natural beauty.
You will be expected to support the General Surgery services offered by the Trust and provide the highest quality care to the local population. Submission and scrutiny of the last 12 months' surgical log book of prospective candidates would form an integral part of the shortlisting and interview process. You will be supported by middle-grade doctors, including deanery trainees and substantive staff, with ward support from FY doctors and nurse practitioners. The administrative burden will be supported by anamed secretary and waiting-list coordinator.
For full details please see job description/job specification.
About us
The Lake District is quite probably the most beautiful region in England and not surprisingly the National Park is the most visited in the country. Holiday makers are attracted here by the stunning scenery, the wealth of leisure activities and the multitude of good places to eat and drink. But why holiday here when you could be living and working here?
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
You must be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
You must be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS (Gen Surg) or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery, or eligibility for specialist registration in General Surgery within 6 months from the time of the interview
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD MSc or PhD)
- Fellowship in a nationally recognised general surgical subspecialty
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of General Surgery
- Demonstrate higher surgical training in General Surgery to FRCS (Gen Surg) level or equivalent with evidence of having worked in subspecialty training posts
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of working at different hospitals within the NHS
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to conduct an autonomous consultant general surgical on-call
- Specialist knowledge required of a Consultant General Surgeon with laparoscopic expertise
- Evidence of having sufficient expertise in spectrum of general surgery as evidenced by last 12 months' log book.
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Involvement in service development
Desirable
- Laparoscopic expertise in the surgical treatment of acute abdominal conditions
- JAG accreditation in endoscopy +/- ERCP
- Evidence of administrative roles during training
Training
Essential
- Wide range of training in General Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in educational skills training
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of completion of audits.
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics as evidenced by publications
Desirable
- Contemporary peer reviewed publications relating to General Surgery
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications in general surgery
- Evidence of presentations at national surgical meetings
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching undergraduates
- Formal training in teaching
Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
- Willingness to be involved in service development.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Formal training in management skills
Governance Issues
Essential
- A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
- Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff
- Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
- Evidence of proven leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues
- Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
- Ability to travel as required
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to base hospital site
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS (Gen Surg) or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery, or eligibility for specialist registration in General Surgery within 6 months from the time of the interview
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD MSc or PhD)
- Fellowship in a nationally recognised general surgical subspecialty
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of General Surgery
- Demonstrate higher surgical training in General Surgery to FRCS (Gen Surg) level or equivalent with evidence of having worked in subspecialty training posts
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of working at different hospitals within the NHS
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to conduct an autonomous consultant general surgical on-call
- Specialist knowledge required of a Consultant General Surgeon with laparoscopic expertise
- Evidence of having sufficient expertise in spectrum of general surgery as evidenced by last 12 months' log book.
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Involvement in service development
Desirable
- Laparoscopic expertise in the surgical treatment of acute abdominal conditions
- JAG accreditation in endoscopy +/- ERCP
- Evidence of administrative roles during training
Training
Essential
- Wide range of training in General Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in educational skills training
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of completion of audits.
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics as evidenced by publications
Desirable
- Contemporary peer reviewed publications relating to General Surgery
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications in general surgery
- Evidence of presentations at national surgical meetings
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching undergraduates
- Formal training in teaching
Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
- Willingness to be involved in service development.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Formal training in management skills
Governance Issues
Essential
- A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
- Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff
- Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
- Evidence of proven leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues
- Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
- Ability to travel as required
- Resident within 30 minutes travel time to base hospital site
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).
