Job summary
We are pleased to offer 2 posts to join our General Surgery department in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Fixed Term Consultant in General and Emergency Surgery with a special interest in benign UGI surgery for a period of 6 months.
This post is suited to candidates who have completed their general surgery training (or equivalent) and are looking to further their experience in General and Emergency/trauma Surgery
Main duties of the job
We are seeking 2 Fixed Term Consultant General Surgeon for a 6 month fixed term with a special interest in benign UGI surgery to work together with a team of another 6 UGI consultants. The post holder will be expected to manage general surgical patients, working together with the team to optimise the array of tertiary services. The successful applicants will contribute to the overall performance of the General Surgery Service and will participate in an emergency on-call service for General Surgery on a 1:6 basis. The post holder will be responsible for regular out-patient clinics, endoscopy lists and theatre sessions at RSCH and PRH in a flexible manner.
The post holder will work alongside a team of 6 UGI Consultants, 9 General and Colorectal Consultants, a total of 10 registrars, 8 SHOs, 12 FY1s and 4 Advance Clinical practitioners
Further information can be found in the detailed job description provided.
About us
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register within 12 months of being a Fixed Term post
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- oHigher degree Experience in laparoscopic management of complex upper gastro-intestinal conditions
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register within 12 months of being a Fixed Term post
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- oHigher degree Experience in laparoscopic management of complex upper gastro-intestinal conditions
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
