Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join and help develop the General Surgery service at Barnet Hospital. We are looking for an applicant who has experience in Emergency and Elective General Surgery to support the provision and development of service. The successful applicant will work within the multidisciplinary establishment with outpatient General Surgery clinics, an endoscopy lists at the Chase Farm Hospital and elective theatre lists at Chase Farm and Barnet. This post offers 10 PAs of combined direct clinical and supporting programmed activity.
The applicants will be encouraged to contribute to the audit, research as well as under- and post-graduate teaching within the department.
Main duties of the job
Main clinical duties and responsibilities of the post
- Work as an emergency general surgeon and to be involved in a sub-specialist area of surgery that will complement the interests of the department.
- Provide hands on clinical leadership to the emergency general surgery pathway operating in accordance with the operational policy.
- Contribute to teaching, including undergraduate teaching, and the teaching and professional development of junior medical staff.
- Share in the general administrative and management responsibilities of the departments and participate in the R & D programmes of the department.
- Work with the existing consultants and colleagues in management
- 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 and policy review.
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
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking to recruit a 1 year locum consultant emergency and general surgeon to join our team at the Barnet Hospital. The individual should have specialist skills in open and laparoscopic surgery in both the elective and emergency setting. The role will principally involve emergency and general surgery and have access to clinics and elective theatre lists. The on-call commitment for general surgical is 1 in 12 weekends and 1 in 3 weekdays. The provision of General Emergency Surgery at the trust is designed to deliver the London standards for acute emergency care. A successful candidate would be expected to maintain these standards and continue the drive for excellence in this area. This includes delivering ambulatory emergency care and excellence in NELA outcomes. The elective weeks consist of an all-day operating list once a week. This day surgical activity will be undertaken at Chase Farm Hospital. Outpatient clinics will be based at the Chase Farm or Barnet site and endoscopy will be undertaken at Chase Farm Hospital. We would be delighted to accommodate visits or enquiries after the shortlisting for interviews has been completed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking to recruit a 1 year locum consultant emergency and general surgeon to join our team at the Barnet Hospital. The individual should have specialist skills in open and laparoscopic surgery in both the elective and emergency setting. The role will principally involve emergency and general surgery and have access to clinics and elective theatre lists. The on-call commitment for general surgical is 1 in 12 weekends and 1 in 3 weekdays. The provision of General Emergency Surgery at the trust is designed to deliver the London standards for acute emergency care. A successful candidate would be expected to maintain these standards and continue the drive for excellence in this area. This includes delivering ambulatory emergency care and excellence in NELA outcomes. The elective weeks consist of an all-day operating list once a week. This day surgical activity will be undertaken at Chase Farm Hospital. Outpatient clinics will be based at the Chase Farm or Barnet site and endoscopy will be undertaken at Chase Farm Hospital. We would be delighted to accommodate visits or enquiries after the shortlisting for interviews has been completed.
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
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).
