About this role
Job summary
"Lake District Surgery. High quality care in stunning surroundings!"
The Lake District is quite probably the most beautiful region in England and not surprisingly the National Park is the most visited in the country. Holiday makers are attracted here by the stunning scenery, the wealth of leisure activities and the multitude of good places to eat and drink. But why holiday here when you could be living and working here?
We are looking for a General Surgery Consultant, with a focus on emergency and colorectal surgery to join a well-functioning team. The post has become available following departure of a consultant colleague. The post holder will undertake initially 10 PAs including 1.5 SPAs and 1 admin PA. On-calls will be at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, a level-two trauma centre, on a 1 in 8 non-resident basis.
Our strong ties with Lancaster University offer great opportunities to get involved with teaching medical students and with research; the launch of the Health Innovation Campus brings us further local opportunity.
We are therefore delighted to offer this wonderful opportunity for a suitably trained General surgeon to take up a post working in a successful, modern, and welcoming department, delivering outstanding results in a breathtakingly beautiful part of England.
Main duties of the job You will be expected to support the General Surgery services offered by the Trust and provide the highest quality care to the local population. You will be supported by middle-grade doctors, including deanery trainees and substantive staff, with ward support from FY doctors and nurse practitioners. You will be part of a team of five colorectal surgeons and five general surgeons with endocrine, upper gastrointestinal and complex hernia interests. Colorectal Surgery has a well-functioning MDT with radiology, oncology, radiotherapy and advanced endoscopy support. The pre-operative care is well supported with CPEX and pre-operative specialist colorectal services. There are close links with the regional services at Preston for anal cancer, management of early rectal and complex pelvic cancers. Liver metastases are managed at East Lancashire Hospitals. The cancer services are supported by 5 CNS's and 4 stoma nurses. You will undertake 10 PAs including 1.5 SPAs and 1 admin PA.
About us
We operate from three main hospital s-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Application for thissubstantivepost will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.
We welcome informal discussions/visits about this post please contact Dr W Craig, Clinical Director of Surgery, Christine Bronder, General Surgical Lead, or Julie Fox, Service Manager.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice FRCS (Gen Surg) or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Surgery, or eligibility for specialist registration in General Surgery within 6 months from the time of the interview
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree (MD MSc or PhD) Fellowship in respective field of Surgery
Experience Essential
Wide experience of General Surgery Demonstrate higher surgical training in General Surgery to FRCS (Gen Surg) level or equivalent with evidence of having worked in subspecialty training posts Experience of supervising junior medical staff Experience of working at different hospitals within the NHS
Desirable
JAG accreditation for colonoscopies JAG accreditation for gastroscopies
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Ability to conduct an autonomous consultant general surgical on-call Specialist knowledge required of a Consultant General Surgeon with Expertise in the respective field Evidence of having sufficient expertise in spectrum of general surgery as evidenced by last 12+ months' log book. Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable
Laparoscopic expertise in the surgical treatment of acute abdominal conditions Evidence of administrative roles during training
Training Essential
Wide range of training in General & Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
Evidence of participation in educational skills training
Research and Development Essential
Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics as evidenced by publications
Desirable
Contemporary peer reviewed publications relating to General Surgery Evidence of presentations at national surgical meetings
Teaching Essential
Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals
Desirable
Evidence of teaching undergraduates Formal training in teaching
Management Essential
Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals Evidence of previous quality improvement and service development .
Desirable
Formal training in management and/or leadership skills
Governance Issues Essential
A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues Evidence of proven leadership skills Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
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 Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)