Job overview
We are inviting applications for a Consultant in Upper GI to join our department. Prospective applicants should be able to demonstrate experience and recognised training in the provision of Upper Gastro-intestinal surgery, including advanced laparoscopic surgery.
The post is ideal for a suitably qualified individual seeking to extend their existing experience of upper gastrointestinal surgical services in a dynamic and experienced department.
The post-holder will be required to work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital.
This is a permanent post, available to commence as soon as possible but a suitable start date could be arranged with the successful applicant.
Participation in the on call rota is a requirement of this role.
Full GMC registration required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be one of 20 Consultant General Surgeons working across the two hospital sites to provide Emergency General Surgery and elective Upper GI services.
They will have an interest in Upper GI conditions and will be expected to take a share of the elective/emergency general surgical work in the department. The post also includes cover of Consultant colleagues where necessary owing to leave commitments.
The post holder will:
1. Conduct theatre lists, clinics and endoscopy sessions and participate in the ward care of emergency surgery and elective patients.
2. Take an active role in the management of General Surgery patients
3. Have a specialist interest in Upper GI surgery.
4. Partake in a 1 in 20 on call rota for General Surgery, based at the Royal Preston Hospital, as well as covering Chorley District Hospital. The post holder will also take part in an additional 1 in 10 sub-specialty duty rota.
5. Take part in management of Major Trauma. LTH is a regional Major Trauma Centre. Supporting this is a consultant-led trauma team and the successful candidate will be part of this team during the day-time and provide out of hours support as required when on-call.
Working for our organisation
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a major acute trust in the North West. General Surgical services are currently delivered by a unified department across the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites.
At Royal Preston Hospital, the General Surgery Department is based on three wards. Three of the fourteen theatres are dedicated to general surgery. There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite.
At Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, there are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds, as well as full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR and interventional facilities.
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our values were developed in consultation with staff in 2010, our values define the actions, behaviours, and attitudes we expect from every member of staff and living by our values will ensure that colleagues, patients, families, and others are always treated in the right way. Our values are as follows:
6. Being Caring and compassionate
7. Recognising Individuality
8. Seeking to Involve
9. Building Team Spirit
10. Taking Personal Responsibility
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further details on:
11. What we can offer
12. Job Plan/On-call Requirements
13. The Team
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Wide experience of general surgery and specific training in upper gastro-intestinal surgery and at least year 5/6 SpR training or equivalent in a Specialist Unit.
15. Experience in diagnostic endoscopy is essential and the ability to deal with a wide range of elective and emergency general surgical conditions
Desirable criteria
16. Advanced laparoscopic training
Qualifications
Essential criteria
17. Full GMC Registration
18. MBBS or equivalent
19. FRCS or equivalent
20. Inclusion on the specialist register/admission within 6 months
Research and Development
Essential criteria
21. Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable criteria
22. Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Management
Essential criteria
23. Evidence of commitment to audit.
24. Involvement in service development.
Desirable criteria
25. Management course / certification.
Attitudes & Skills
Essential criteria
26. Examples of commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
27. Effective communication skills and good organisation skills (with examples).
28. Works well within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable criteria
29. Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
30. Advanced communication skills course completion
Personal
Essential criteria
31. Resident within 30 minutes of travel to Chorley/Preston.
Desirable criteria
32. Car owner / driver
Health
Essential criteria
33. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice.