Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon to join our General Surgical department to help provide a high-quality surgical service to the population of Wigan Borough. This is a substantive replacement post in general and benign and upper gastrointestinal surgery.
The prospective candidates are expected to be competent in laparoscopic/ open benign upper gastrointestinal procedures (anti-reflux surgery, insertion of gastrointestinal feeding tubes etc), emergency General Surgery including hot gallbladder surgery, have JAG accreditation in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and be on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligible to entry within 6 months).
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
The unit offers a wide range of elective and emergency general, colorectal and benign upper gastrointestinal services including management of gallstones stone disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diagnosis, staging and initial management of malignant upper gastrointestinal cancer. Research and participation in clinical trials is strongly supported and encouraged with the unit contributing to several NIHR trials.
There is a strong tradition in training and Medical Education in cooperation with both the University of Manchester Medical School and Edge Hill University, which runs a MCh in program in surgery. The successful appointee is expected to join the teaching faculty.
Weekly Local Upper Gastrointestinal & HPB MDT and Regional Upper GI MDT are well established in partnership with local gastroenterology department and specialists from the Salford Royal Hospital (Consultant radiologists and pathologist with expertise in upper GI malignant and benign diseases, services are supported by three specialist nurses.
The trust has invested in a modern integrated laparoscopic theatre and a very modern endoscopy unit at Wigan and Leigh, both equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The radiology support is provided by Consultants Radiologist with a speciality interest
We have a proven record of supporting and providing mentorship for newly appointed Consultants who are fully supported by full complement of junior and middle grade doctors and specialist nurses.
You will be member of the Department of General Surgery currently comprising of 10 Consultants and will provide minimum of 10 sessions including commitments in emergency surgery (hot week, weekend and out of hours) rota.
Should we receive high level of applications, this vacancy may be expired early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as you are able to.