Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for this exciting new substantive post for an Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon to supplement out team of seventeen Consultant Surgeons who provide emergency and specialist elective general surgery services. The Consultant will help to develop the elective Upper GI Service provision across the whole of Teesside, working collaboratively with colleagues in South Tees under the joint group structure of executives leading the Trusts. The post holder will further bolster the significant inroads that have already been achieved in improving the biliary service provided by the Trust. In particular, the post holder will get opportunity to be trained in Laparoscopic Ultrasound and contribute to the anti-reflux surgery pathway.
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Main duties of the job
Experience and competence in the full scope of laparoscopic Upper GI surgery is essential. The new consultant will be expected to provide a service for the management of gallbladder and CBD pathology, gastro oesophageal reflux disease and Para oesophageal hernia. JAG accreditation for diagnostic Gastroscopy is needed upon commencement of the post.
The consultant will be given support to develop an interest in their desired sub-speciality, and preference will be given towards candidates who have a special interest in management of Gastro oesophageal reflux disease and complex gallbladder pathology including CBD exploration.
The Upper GI firm currently does 40-50 anti-reflux surgery and both emergency and elective para oesophageal hernia repair. The post holder will be expected to have the necessary skills and experience of the same and take a lead on this service and further develop and expand the service. He/ she will work collaboratively to be involved in the Upper GI physiology work.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will participate fully in all elements of the general surgical service, which is organised into the provision of emergency surgical and elective work. The post holder will provide emergency general surgery and be involved in the one in twelve on-call rota, supported by junior medical staff and HENE NTN trainee general surgeons.
The post will be offered for 10 PAs under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants (England). Candidates should be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST). Although the post is tenable on a whole time basis, any applicant who, for personal reasons, is unable to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. Additional PA's will be allocated following job plan review and agreed between candidate and employer.
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Level Criminal Records Bureau check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will participate fully in all elements of the general surgical service, which is organised into the provision of emergency surgical and elective work. The post holder will provide emergency general surgery and be involved in the one in twelve on-call rota, supported by junior medical staff and HENE NTN trainee general surgeons.
The post will be offered for 10 PAs under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants (England). Candidates should be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST). Although the post is tenable on a whole time basis, any applicant who, for personal reasons, is unable to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. Additional PA's will be allocated following job plan review and agreed between candidate and employer.
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Level Criminal Records Bureau check.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC specialist register (CCT, CESR, ECR)
Desirable
- higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Fully trained and experienced/competent in the full scope of laparoscopic upper GI surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Desirable
- Post CCT, AUGIS or RCS accredited fellowship in upper GI
- Interest in management of biliary pathology and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Experience in robotic surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC specialist register (CCT, CESR, ECR)
Desirable
- higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Fully trained and experienced/competent in the full scope of laparoscopic upper GI surgery
- Evidence of continuing medical education
Desirable
- Post CCT, AUGIS or RCS accredited fellowship in upper GI
- Interest in management of biliary pathology and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Experience in robotic surgery
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
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).
