Job summary
The unit at NMGH has seven substantive consultants and one NHS fixed term consultant post. The unit has become part of the MFT family and aims to contribute to the vision of a wide General Surgical Team for MFT. The unit provides a full range of general surgical, complex abdominal wall hernias and complex benign UGI procedures. The unit aims at expanding on a benign biliary service for HOT Gall bladders as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic colorectal service for North Manchester catchment area including non-high risk resections for colorectal disease. The post holder will be expected to deliver benign colorectal service including colonic resections with potential expansion of the scope of work to include cancer resection in line with Healthier together and service disaggregation agreements. There is a fully functional 24/7 on call general surgical service at North and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in a 1:8 on call rota onsite.
The unit at North is also supported by 7-day interventional radiology service. There is a weekly GI MDT meeting attended by Radiology, Gastro and surgical team members. The unit has also full access to pathology service and work is in progress to fully integrate with the MFT interdependent specialties putting into consideration the local resources and local patients' requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post carries 10 PA's plus extra PAs based on mutual agreement and service needs.
This includes:
- Adult Theatre lists - weekly operating
- Out-patient clinics
- Endoscopy
- Administration
- Teaching
- Continuing Medical Education
- Ward round/cover
- Audit
- MDT
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview)
- Subspecialty training in colorectal surgery.
- Training and experience in dealing with a wide range of elective and emergency general, upper GI, and colorectal conditions
- Experience in MDT management of Upper GI, colorectal or HPB conditions
- Experience in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/ChM)
- Membership of a specialist society (AUGIS or similar)
- Training and experience in diagnostic endoscopy
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Experience of audit
- Teaching of junior medical staff
Desirable
- Participation in educational skills course, appraisal or assessment, communication skills course
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Presentations and publications in recognised journals
- Experience in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Research projects relating to subspecialty interest
- Successful grant application for research projects
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration)
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview)
- Subspecialty training in colorectal surgery.
- Training and experience in dealing with a wide range of elective and emergency general, upper GI, and colorectal conditions
- Experience in MDT management of Upper GI, colorectal or HPB conditions
- Experience in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/ChM)
- Membership of a specialist society (AUGIS or similar)
- Training and experience in diagnostic endoscopy
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Experience of audit
- Teaching of junior medical staff
Desirable
- Participation in educational skills course, appraisal or assessment, communication skills course
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Presentations and publications in recognised journals
- Experience in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Research projects relating to subspecialty interest
- Successful grant application for research projects
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration)
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview
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).
