Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10 PAs Consultant post in General and Emergency Surgery at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based on the Barnet site who will lead on Day Case Surgery.Applications are encouraged for those with special interests in:
- Day Case Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Gall Bladder
- Emergency General Surgery
There will be a 1 in 12 on call and a 1 in 6 Surgeon of the Week rota.
Main duties of the job
- Lead on Day Case Surgery and work with NCL on expanding this service.
- Work as an Emergency General Surgeon and to be involved in a sub-specialist area of surgerythat will complement the interests of the department.
- Provide hands on clinical leadership to the emergency general surgery pathway operating inaccordance with the operational policy.
- Contribute to teaching, including undergraduate teaching, and the teaching and professionaldevelopment of junior medical staff.
- Share in the general administrative and management responsibilities of the departments andparticipate in the R & D programmes of the department.
- Work with the existing consultants and colleagues in management
- Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
- Participate in the supervision and training of specialty trainees and clinical scientists, teaching of other junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement Participate in service development andpolicy review.
- Participate in CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation.
Some roles and responsibilities will change depending on the experience and interests of the appointee. A job plan must be agreed between the successful appointee and clinical lead in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003.
About us
As part of the application process you will be asked to answer number of questions regarding World Class Care Values. In order to watch a video with the values, please visit our Trust's website.
You will also have the opportunity to work in the newly built Chase Farm Hospital. In the new Chase Farm Hospital we have brought together our wide range of services under one roof. Co-designed by our patients, staff, the Royal College of Art and specialist architects, we hope to have created a space which is accessible to all and will provide patients with an improved experience. We have an excellent track record in teaching and academic output. The department is a highly established and reputed training centre for undergraduate students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Example job plan
Emergency on Call 3
Surgeon of the Week 2.5
Clinic X1 1
Theatre x1 1.25
Endoscopy X1 0.75
WR/Meetings 0.5
9 + SPA = 10
This post provides an exciting opportunity to join our team of Consultants, Middle Grade Doctors and Junior Doctors in training. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to work with us to build on the existing strengths of the departments. Benefits of this post include: location (close to Greenbelt); affordable accommodation in nearby Hertfordshire; good local schools; a fair work life balance. As part of the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, we actively support training and have regular medical students in our departments.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. Our mission is to deliver World Class Care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by World Class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Example job plan
Emergency on Call 3
Surgeon of the Week 2.5
Clinic X1 1
Theatre x1 1.25
Endoscopy X1 0.75
WR/Meetings 0.5
9 + SPA = 10
This post provides an exciting opportunity to join our team of Consultants, Middle Grade Doctors and Junior Doctors in training. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to work with us to build on the existing strengths of the departments. Benefits of this post include: location (close to Greenbelt); affordable accommodation in nearby Hertfordshire; good local schools; a fair work life balance. As part of the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, we actively support training and have regular medical students in our departments.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. Our mission is to deliver World Class Care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by World Class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- FRCS (General Surgery) (or equivalent) and on GMC specialist register
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
Desirable
Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential
- With or within 6 months of CCT in General Surgery
- Training in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- JAG accreditation in endoscopy
Previous Training
Essential
- Undertaken clinical audit
- Undertaken Service Improvement project.
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Good research and publication record
Desirable
- Higher degree (MSc/MS/MD/PhD)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of leadership, organisational and communication skills with patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- FRCS (General Surgery) (or equivalent) and on GMC specialist register
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
Desirable
Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential
- With or within 6 months of CCT in General Surgery
- Training in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- JAG accreditation in endoscopy
Previous Training
Essential
- Undertaken clinical audit
- Undertaken Service Improvement project.
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Good research and publication record
Desirable
- Higher degree (MSc/MS/MD/PhD)
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of leadership, organisational and communication skills with patients and colleagues.
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).
