About this role
Job summary
The appointment is for a Locum Consultant in Upper GI Surgery within our friendly and well-established GI Surgical Clinical Management Group at UHL. 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.
This post is designed to support the existing provision of upper gastrointestinal surgery.
Key aspects of the role will include emergency Upper GI surgery and support for the general on-call rota. There will be a requirement for the post holder to be involved in emergency care.
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:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.; In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possiblestandard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimaterequests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate andDirectorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trustrequirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date Current BLS Certification MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
Membership ofrelevant Specialist Societies or Associations. Membership ofrelevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Experience and Clinical Skills Essential
Fully trained in GeneralSurgery Fully trained in GeneralSurgery Fully competent in Upper GI Surgery JAG accreditation in OGD or working towards accreditation Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems Demonstrates clear, logical thinking & an analytical approach Understands evidence basedpractice T Skills - ability to use web browser, excel, word etc Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest Bariatric experience
Desirable
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Management Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadershipstyles Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
Evidence of management and administration experience. Management training on an accredited course. Awareness ofService Development issues
Communication Skills Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation Essential
Personal integrity and reliability Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Research Essential
Understanding and interest inresearch. Ability to appraise researchcritically Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
Publications in nationally and internationallyrecognisedpeerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Teaching Essential
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to asses clinicalcompetencies Enthusiastic and ability to inspire andlead others.
Desirable
Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality and 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.
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 Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)