Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Locum General surgical consultant to join our team
for as soon as possible for a period of 11 months in the first instance prior to the appointment of a substantive post.
You will be joining a team of twelve general surgeons consisting of two firms; a six consultant colorectal team and a general/upper GI team which will also contain six consultants with this appointment.
All colleagues are required to work across the trust's main sites, although all elective general/colorectal surgical inpatient activity takes place on the Sandwell site along the vast majority of the emergency activity.
There is no on call component to this post.
Closing date: 22nd May 2022
Interview date: 2nd June 2022
Main duties of the job
To collaborate and work to maintain General Surgery services in line with strategic requirements, to provide, with the other Consultants in the specialty, routine and emergency General Surgery services to the Trust, operating a system of mutual out-of-hours cover, and cover for annual, study and professional leave.To provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, todevelop a special interest to complement those of the existing Consultants in the General Surgery and in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues. To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners.
About us
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff;
Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do;
Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives;
We run services from Sandwell, City and Rowley Regis Hospitals, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Our next milestone is opening the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), a once in a career opportunity to shape care transformation within and beyond the hospital walls. MMUH will host the busiest Emergency Department in Europe, with state of the art facilities and future development of a Learning Campus.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As People is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues.
Participating in the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department. To participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Clinical Groups and the Trust within available resources. To contribute to the development of General Surgery services, treatment guidelines and the promotion of greater knowledge of the management of General Surgery conditions in primary care. To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in General Surgery.
- Attending and contributing to the Trusts Clinical Governance Programme.
- Participating in the Trusts Clinical Incident Reporting system.
- Developing a programme of personal continuing professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service, as agreed with the Clinical Director and Group Director and in accordance with the Royal College requirements. The Trust will provide the necessary support for this. For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director Mr. Siten Roy, Tel: 0121 507 2697 & 3121 siten.roy@nhs.net Clinical Director Mr. A Torrance, Tel: 0121 507 3149 andrewtorrance@nhs.net Specialty Lead Mr. Rajeev Pervavali, Tel:
0121 507 3133 rajeev.peravali@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As People is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues.
Participating in the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department. To participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Clinical Groups and the Trust within available resources. To contribute to the development of General Surgery services, treatment guidelines and the promotion of greater knowledge of the management of General Surgery conditions in primary care. To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in General Surgery.
- Attending and contributing to the Trusts Clinical Governance Programme.
- Participating in the Trusts Clinical Incident Reporting system.
- Developing a programme of personal continuing professional education and development, within available resources and within the workload and priorities of the service, as agreed with the Clinical Director and Group Director and in accordance with the Royal College requirements. The Trust will provide the necessary support for this. For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director Mr. Siten Roy, Tel: 0121 507 2697 & 3121 siten.roy@nhs.net Clinical Director Mr. A Torrance, Tel: 0121 507 3149 andrewtorrance@nhs.net Specialty Lead Mr. Rajeev Pervavali, Tel:
0121 507 3133 rajeev.peravali@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in General Surgery (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in General Surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
- Special interest in Proctology
Professional and Multi- disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to General Surgery
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in General Surgery (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in General Surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest that complements the existing consultants
- Special interest in Proctology
Professional and Multi- disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to General Surgery
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites
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).
