Job summary
This position is a whole time (10 PA), or maximum part time, replacement Fixed Term Consultant Emergency General Surgeon , appointment for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. There is the option of additional PA's in agreement with the successful candidate. However, any additional PA's will be reviewed annually through the job planning process.
If the person appointed elects to undertake a maximum part time contract, he / she will be required to devote substantially the whole of his / her professional time to the duties of the post and to give them priority at all times.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This is a Consultant based service and the Consultant will have continuing responsibility for the patients in his/her charge and to assist in the proper functioning of the department. He/she will be responsible for the pre-operative counselling, assessment and investigations, the surgery, post-operative inpatient care and outpatient review.
About us
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave:
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life - ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we'll pay you weekly - ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Relocation packages: If a relocation package is offered for the role, you could qualify for expenses of up to 25% of your starting salary.
And there's more!!:
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- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will provide a Emergency General Surgical Service at Lincoln County hospital and Associated Hospitals and contribute to the comprehensive countywide General Surgical Service for the population of Lincolnshire. Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will provide a Emergency General Surgical Service at Lincoln County hospital and Associated Hospitals and contribute to the comprehensive countywide General Surgical Service for the population of Lincolnshire. Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- FRCS
- CESR or working towards
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Willingness to organise relevant audit activities
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Emergency General Surgery
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service, organisation and development Knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
- Experience in performing lower GI endoscopies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- FRCS
- CESR or working towards
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Willingness to organise relevant audit activities
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Emergency General Surgery
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service, organisation and development Knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
- Experience in performing lower GI endoscopies
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).
