Locum Consultant in Emergency General Surgery with a Upper GI interest

Job summary

This post will lead to a total of eleven consultant surgeons within the department. This post will be required to be flexible to assist the speciality in delivering National Performance Standards. Emergency General Surgery provision involves having Consultant Emergency Surgeon of the week (Monday-Thursday; 0800-1800 hrs.) providing an emergency care model. This post will alternate between an emergency week followed by weeks of elective activity. The night on call ( hrs.) would be covered by all surgeons with patient ownership on a rolling basis and the weekend (Friday to Sunday). The Emergency week is based at the William Harvey Hospital. Elective commitments will be provided across our other Trust sites.

The successful candidate would be on a 10 PA contract with provision of higher PA on mutual agreement.

This is for a 6 month contract; there may however be an opportunity to extend to 24 months after the initial period.

Applicants must hold FRCS or equivalent and have wide experience in General, Emergency and upper GI surgery. Applicants should have experience in operating on benign upper GI conditions including experience in Nissen's fundoplication, diaphragmatic hernias, Laparoscopic CBD exploration, complex gall bladder surgery etc. Experience in abdominal wall reconstruction would be an advantage but training can be provided with one of our existing consultant surgeons, Mr Sanjoy Basu. Participation in upper GI MDM is encouraged. Prior visit to the Department is cordially encouraged. Prior exposure and independent Upper GI endoscopy skills would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

The post is Emergency General Consultant Surgeon with interest in Upper GI surgery. This post has been created to add to support the current General Surgery department. The post holder will be expected to join the surgical department at the William Harvey Hospital and work as a team, supporting and enhancing the already excellent department.

Evidence Based High Quality of patient careEmergency Surgical CareElective General and Benign Upper GI non- cancer surgeryProvision of surgical service to General Surgical Pooled list patientsRestore & Recovery ProgramHot Gall Bladder ServiceTeam WorkingUpper GI MDTRegular Ward Rounds and support 'criteria to reside'Communicate and work with supporting staffs and team including other departments and tertiary centreAccountability to Site clinical lead and Hospital medical directorMaintain GMC professional standardsPatient safetyCompliance with Datix and complaintsClinical GovernanceAudit & ResearchMandatory Training, up to date annual appraisals and revalidation as per GMCComply with trust internal professional standards.Contribution to the Structured judgement reviews and learning from DeathsDeliver consultant review of all non-elective admissions review within 12 hours of admissionPromote early and safe discharge, including the use of community providers to reduce length of stayDevelop new innovative communication pathways with GPs and patients.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Medical or healthcare professional qualification

Full Registration of relevant professional body

Independent practice within NHS and experience managing junior medical staff and teams over a number of years

Desirable

High quality business and service planning skills

Understanding of the provision and delivery of health care services and of Government strategy and plans for modernising health care

Knowledge of clinical audit, Research and Development and evidence-based practice, culture and values of the NHS and it's inter-relationship with other agencies

Environmental and political awareness

Skills and experience

Essential

Effective Leadership skills

Interpersonal and influencing skills

Excellent written and verbal communications

Analytical and numeracy skills

Financial Management skills

Level of self- awareness and openness to self-improvement Insight into strengths and weaknesses

Knowledge of the structure, functions, culture and values of the NHS and it's inter-relationship with other agencies

Understanding of the implications or medical staff of the modernisation agenda

Desirable

High quality business and service planning skills

Understanding of the provision and delivery of health care services and of Government strategy and plans for modernising health care

Knowledge of clinical audit, Research and Development and evidence-based practice, culture and values of the NHS and it's inter-relationship with other agencies

Environmental and political awareness

Clinical governance

Essential

Capacity to work with managers and others to develop a shared vision of services for patients and standards in delivery

Willingness to accept that the wider interests of the Trust and/or the health community may require compromise

Commitment to implementation and strengthening of clinical governance

Desirable

Track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including delivery of performance targets

Upholds and models the Trust Values

Inspires others and leads by example

Able to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity