About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at University Hospitals of Leicester for a Locum Consultant in Day Case General Surgery and Surgical Triage. Within this you will be able to work within Leicester Surgical Same Day Emergency Care service and deliver emergency surgery ambulatory clinics, alongside the review of emergency surgical patients. You will also have regular Day Case . There will be opportunity to work with colleagues in the development of new and effective patient care pathways in a department which strives to provide excellent services.
You will have the opportunity to discuss personal aspirations and any on-going training requirements which we would look to support and facilitate as part of your continuing professional development whilst in the role
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support the delivery of high-quality patient care through clinical excellence, supervision, and continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities
Diagnose, treat, and manage patient care, ensuring effective departmental function.
Support colleagues by covering planned absences.
Contribute to service development with consultants, CMG, GPs, and commissioners.
Supervise and support junior staff, adhering to Trust HR policies.
Participate in teaching, training, and assessment of medical staff at all levels.
Engage in clinical governance, audits, CPD, and attend mandatory meetings.
Fulfil managerial and financial duties where required.
Maintain high standards in line with GMC guidance and Trust protocols.
Respond to Trust requests, including incident or complaint investigations.
Undertake required induction, appraisal, statutory training, and revalidation
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description Job responsibilities
The Consultant Day-Case General Surgeon will provide expert elective surgical care for patients with abdominal wall hernias, specialising in laparoscopic and open hernia repair. The role focuses on high-quality, efficient day-case surgery, ensuring excellent patient outcomes, rapid recovery, and adherence to enhanced recovery protocols.
The post holder will contribute to the development of a high-volume, low-complication hernia service and support multidisciplinary collaboration within the surgical team.
To provide a service for patients who present as an emergency to the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor, at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate.
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients. To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients. To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community. Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences. Supervise and train junior medical staff
To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
Teaching, research and administration.
To proactively develop the service.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview date Full GMC Registration MB BS/MB ChB or Equivalent MRCS or Equivalent Current BLS Certification
Desirable
Membership of relavent Specialist Associations Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills Essential
Fully trained in General Surgery Fully competent in Emergency General Surgery Fully competent in day case laparoscopic surgery, day case procedures, benign upper GI or coloproctology Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan. Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Willingness to develop clinical skills and experience in area of interest.
Desirable
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest JAG accreditation in colonoscopy Undertaken a period of specialist training in a nationally recognised unit
Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit Participation in a quality improvement programme Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvemen Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research Essential
Understanding and interest in research. Ability to appraise research critically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. ? Evidence of clinical or research commitment to relevant specialty interest.
Teaching Essential
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills Ability to asses clinical competencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Management Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Desirable
Evidence of management and administration experience Awareness of Service Development issues
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Cross Site
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)