Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month Locum Consultant in General Surgery. The successful candidate will join a motivated and supportive team of general surgeons delivering both acute and elective general surgical services at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.
The General Surgery department is well supported by a strong multidisciplinary team, including 1 Associate Specialist, 8 Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialist Registrars, and 8 Doctors in Training (a combination of FY1, FY2 and Core Trainees). The service also benefits from the expertise of 2 GI Nurse Specialists, 5 Nurse Endoscopists, and a dedicated team of IBD Nurses
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, of which we are extremely proud, delivering a high-quality and patient-centred upper gastrointestinal service.
The appointee will be a core member of the Upper GI MDT, contributing to the comprehensive management of benign upper gastrointestinal conditions
The post includes participation in a 1 in 8 on-call rota. The department prides itself on excellent teamwork and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to deliver a high-quality general surgical and emergency service.
All applicants must hold Specialist Registration with the GMC, or be within six months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCST (or equivalent) in General Surgery, with FRCS (or equivalent). JAG accreditation for upper GI endoscopy is essential.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive General surgical service providing optimum care for all patients
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all presenting patients.
- To work as part of the General Surgical team offering additional expertise in specialist area of Lower Gastro Intestinal
- To provide on call service as part of a 1 in 8 rota
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the General Surgery Department.
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Full details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached document along with the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To provide a comprehensive General surgical service providing optimum care for all patients
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all presenting patients.
- To work as part of the General Surgical team offering additional expertise in specialist area of Lower Gastro Intestinal
- To provide on call service as part of a 1 in 8 rota
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the General Surgery Department.
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Full details of the job description and associated responsibilities of the post are available in the attached document along with the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- On the Specialist Register with the GMC or within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent in General Surgery
- Membership qualification e.g. FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Completed fellowship programme
- ALS
Clinical experience
Essential
- Training and experience in upper gastro-intestinal surgery, including laparoscopic surgery
- Training and experience in general surgery including emergency general surgery
- Training and experience in gastrointestinal endoscopy, including JAG accreditation (or equivalent)
- Experience of and commitment to audit
- Extensive experience in management of surgical conditions.
- Training and experience in a field to complement the current surgical team
Desirable
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate STR equivalent training programme
- Skills and experience to contribute to our acute endoscopy rota for upper GI- bleeding
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- On the Specialist Register with the GMC or within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent in General Surgery
- Membership qualification e.g. FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Completed fellowship programme
- ALS
Clinical experience
Essential
- Training and experience in upper gastro-intestinal surgery, including laparoscopic surgery
- Training and experience in general surgery including emergency general surgery
- Training and experience in gastrointestinal endoscopy, including JAG accreditation (or equivalent)
- Experience of and commitment to audit
- Extensive experience in management of surgical conditions.
- Training and experience in a field to complement the current surgical team
Desirable
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate STR equivalent training programme
- Skills and experience to contribute to our acute endoscopy rota for upper GI- bleeding
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
