About this role
Job summary
The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a locum Consultant to the cross-site surgical team, with the post based predominantly at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site
The successful candidates will deliver predominantly Upper GI Surgery but will also support the emergency general surgery service
Please confirm your elective speciality interest in your application and at interview as there is some potential flexibility in this regard
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a subspecialty interest in Upper GI surgery, with experience in at least one of the following areas: Upper GI including hot biliary, complex benign upper GI surgery, or bariatric surgery. The post holder will work collaboratively within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, maintaining and strengthening existing working relationships across surgical, medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues.
In addition, he/she will be included in the General Surgery on-call nights/weekends rota. This will still provide ample opportunity for elective work in accordance with the post-holders' subspecialty interest - with specific time allocated for ongoing personal development in their chosen field. In particular, support will be given to areas of innovation in improving the quality of patient care, with focus on reduced length of stay and increased ambulatory care.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide consultant care in the elective and emergency general surgery service across a range of procedures To undertake to operate on and turn over patients at a speed comparable with peers to allow optimum usage of the operating theatres To participate in outpatient clinics Deliver consultant review of all non-elective admissions review within 12 hours of admission Promote early and safe discharge, including the use of community providers to reduce length of stay Develop new innovative communication pathways with GPs and patients. Interact with commissioners when appropriate to streamline pathways and facilitate patients access for treatment Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Solid understanding of the Clinical Governance Agenda IT proficiency including, email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Research Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research Peer reviewed publications
Management Essential
A good understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
Evidence of contribution in the development of new clinical services Completion of dedicated leadership training
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.
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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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Site
369 Fulham Road
London
SW109NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)