About this role
Job summary
The in-patient Upper GI Service is based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) alongside day-case and outpatient facilities. Outpatient and day case surgery are also offered at Cheltenham. Outpatient services are also provided at Stroud, Forest of Dean, and the Vale. All specialist Upper GI in-patient and day care is provided on dedicated wards at GRH (Ward 4A / DSU). Emergency surgery is provided on ward 5A. In addition, benign upper GI and emergency surgery is managed in CGH (Tivoli/ DSU).
Main duties of the job
The appointment to this post has the following aims:
To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based, patient-centred management of Upper GI patients. The Trust is committed to providing equitable working conditions with colleagues for new appointments.
To share in a comprehensive rota for emergency and elective general and Upper GI care
To provide expertise and leadership within the Three Counties Oesophagogastric Centre based in Gloucestershire Hospitals. Including:
o Comprehensive management of benign upper GI surgical conditions
o Specialist Benign Upper GI and general surgery clinics
o 2WW and MDT Cancer clinics
o Diagnostic endoscopy service (with opportunity to develop/acquire specialist endoscopy skills
o MDT attendance.
o Service development
To contribute to the continuing development of the department's clinical, research and educational interests. Appropriate additional duties would be incorporated into the post-holders job-plan after initial job-plan review.
To contribute to the ongoing reconfiguration of GI and emergency general surgery in Gloucestershire.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected:
To share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the department To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call To carry out ward rounds 2. Professional Development, Education and Training
To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations. To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning. This would be agreed at initial job-plan review (6-12 months) and reflected in SPA allocation.
3. Management and Leadership
To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs
To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department
To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
To attend regional and national meetings as necessary
To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
4. Research and Development
The post-holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical research.
5. Communications and Working Relationships
The Upper GI team has an inclusive approach to team working and it is expected that the appointee would embrace this approach and would also be expected:
To work within the framework of team decisions.
To take a whole systems to working with the wider health community
To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
6. Clinical Governance
To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies
To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements
To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process
To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy
7. Other
Audit (as agreed with Service Line Director) To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments
To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
To be involved in risk management and quality assurance
To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines
To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents
The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Knowledge Essential
Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Ability to manage risk Working knowledge of evidence based practice Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Experience Essential
Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on problems in Upper GI, including Upper GI Cancer. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on the breadth of emergency general surgical conditions Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Validated logbook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specialist Upper GI surgical operative experience Training and experience in laparoscopic Upper GI surgery
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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)