Job summary
As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, ourvision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be. Locally known as the journey from 'Good to Great'.
In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
The Transplant Unit provides transplantation and all the surgical support to the renal replacement programme in the East Midlands Network. This includes significant volumes of vascular and peritoneal access work and other surgical procedures to support the end stage renal programme. The unit participates in the national programme of organ sharing under the umbrella of UK Blood and Transplant. The service currently has nine dedicated operating sessions for kidney transplantation, vascular and peritoneal access procedures and some of the general surgery.
Main duties of the job
The surgical staff are concerned primarily with renal transplantation and the provision of day to day ward care and management throughout the peri-operative period as well as general surgical cases admitted and operated under the team.
The surgical staff is also responsible for assessing patients' suitability for transplantation and the follow-up of new and long term transplant recipients (6 months) in the Transplant Clinic. Combined surgical/nephrology transplant ward rounds take place every day.
Renal transplant Out Patient Clinics are held three times per week and there are also clinics which patients are assessed for vascular and peri-operative access surgery and general surgery. These clinic sessions are also spread out within the renal and transplant network. In addition the appointee will be expected to provide clinic and theatre activity within the network and cover some aspects of general surgery.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a job description attached which outlines the full duties and responsibilities of this role and applicants are invited to contact the Head of Service for further discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a job description attached which outlines the full duties and responsibilities of this role and applicants are invited to contact the Head of Service for further discussion.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable
- Higher degree: MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Transplant Surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; understands evidence based practice
- Experience in all forms of access surgery
- Experience in general surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Experience in live donor surgery
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Management
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities. o
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Flexible
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Research
Essential
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Communication skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in medical education.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable
- Higher degree: MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Transplant Surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; understands evidence based practice
- Experience in all forms of access surgery
- Experience in general surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Experience in live donor surgery
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Management
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities. o
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Flexible
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Research
Essential
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Communication skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in medical education.
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).
