Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6 Months)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-S5493-AFR
- Employer
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 DOE pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Benign Upper GI and Emergency General Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job overview
Applications are invited for the full time post of Locum Consultant in Benign Upper GI and Emergency General Surgery based within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT.
It is initially a 6-month post but there may be the possibility of an extension. We are one of the UK’s leading Upper GI centres with an international reputation for healthcare research. This post is designed to support the delivery of the specialist benign UGI and Emergency General Surgery service.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the successful appointee will have a particular interest in benign Upper GI Surgery. The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and Trust.
More information about the duties of this role can be found in the attached Job Description document
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description please refer to the attached Job Description document.
Informal queries can be made by contacting Mr Paul Sylvester (Consultant Surgeon)
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Desirable criteria
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
- Higher Degree (i.e. MD or PhD)
- JAG accreditation for Upper GI Endoscopy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general surgery.
- Two years of higher surgical training in benign Upper GI and EGS
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer service
- Ability to perform complex benign laparoscopic surgery
Desirable criteria
- Broad range of IT skills
- Subspecialty interest encouraged
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
- Positive approach to evidence based practice.
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation.
- Experience of organising audit
Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
- Evidence of involvement in research.
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable criteria
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching qualification
Management and Leadership
Essential criteria
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it.
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
- Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.
Interpersonal communication and team working skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and be able to integrate with the current consultant colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations.
- Inquiring and critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude towards patients.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Meets professional health requirements
- Must be able to meet on-call requirements.
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable criteria
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Paul Sylvester
- Job title
- Consultant Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0117 3421776
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