Job summary
Pending royal college approval.
Kingston Hospital is looking to recruit two Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon.
There are 2 dedicated emergency surgical wards, comprising 50 inpatient beds; as well as a dedicated 20 bed elective ward. The hospital has 8 inpatient theatres: 4 day surgery theatres and 2 minor operations suites. Kingston Hospital has been highlighted nationally with regards to its theatre utilisation, being within the top 5 of trusts in England. The department of General Surgery has been an integral component to the delivery of this performance
Main duties of the job
1.) The post holder is expected to provide a first-class service in Upper Gastro-intestinal Surgery and an out-of-hour (on-call) emergency general surgery service (Kingston Hospital only). The post holder will be part of the Acute Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Service and be available to perform 'Hot' operations in CEPOD according to the needs of the department.
2.) The post holder may be expected to contribute to the surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service in SAU.
3.) The post holder will provide a general and upper gastrointestinal surgery service within national guidelines
4.) The post holder will contribute to the general workload of the department but will be encouraged to develop a sub-specialist interest.
Further duties are outlined in detail in the job description
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports 350,000 people within the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across a wide range of disciplines. In the most recent CQC visit, the trust achieved an overall rating of outstanding, being the first acute trust in London to achieve this. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country. It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace; Kempton Park; and the River Thames.
Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Spec for more details.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Mr Kumuthan Sriskandarajah, Clinical Lead 020 8546 7711 (via switchboard)
Mr James Webb, General Manager 020 8546 7711 ext. 6373
Mrs Fran Groenewald (Deputy General Manager) 020 8546 7711 ext. 3052
Please note, the Trust is not empowered to pay traveling expenses or a subsistence allowance in connection with any such visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Spec for more details.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Mr Kumuthan Sriskandarajah, Clinical Lead 020 8546 7711 (via switchboard)
Mr James Webb, General Manager 020 8546 7711 ext. 6373
Mrs Fran Groenewald (Deputy General Manager) 020 8546 7711 ext. 3052
Please note, the Trust is not empowered to pay traveling expenses or a subsistence allowance in connection with any such visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of benign laparoscopic Upper GI experience incl antireflux surgery and laparoscopic hernia repairs
- Experience in Emergency Surgery
- Experience in Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Desirable
- Experience in bariatric surgery (Fellowship)
- Experience in running a sarcoma outpatient clinic and liaising with MDT
- Interest in AWR surgery
- Experience in Ambulatory Clinic
- JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy
Management Skills
Essential
- Commitment to effective departmental management and business planning
- Experience in business case formulation
Desirable
- Attended management training course
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
- PG qualification in Medical Education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of benign laparoscopic Upper GI experience incl antireflux surgery and laparoscopic hernia repairs
- Experience in Emergency Surgery
- Experience in Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Desirable
- Experience in bariatric surgery (Fellowship)
- Experience in running a sarcoma outpatient clinic and liaising with MDT
- Interest in AWR surgery
- Experience in Ambulatory Clinic
- JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy
Management Skills
Essential
- Commitment to effective departmental management and business planning
- Experience in business case formulation
Desirable
- Attended management training course
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
- PG qualification in Medical Education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
