Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world-class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world-class teaching and research, and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Eligible for GMC registration and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery Post holder needs to be an approved multi-organ retrieval surgeon Desirable criteria
Post-graduate medical degree e.g. MD/PhD Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
Wide clinical experience in Multiorgan Retrieval, HPB Experience in Normothermic Organ perfusion Clinical audit experience Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others Desirable criteria
Wide clinical experience in Liver Transplant Extended interest in liver transplantation Experience in Normothermic Regional perfusion Experience of and an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary management within the NHS Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
The ability to work as a member of a collaborative group The authority, decision-making skills needed to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise doctors in training and other staff Willingness to be personally accountable for actions Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their concerns and needs Willingness and skills to recognize and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context Proven ability and commitment to carry out high-quality research in the field, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
Committed to personal development and learning on the job Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability Member of Medical Defence organisation The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice Covid-19 Vaccination Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. AT* - Apprenticeship Training . Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role. If you are an
EU/EEA citizen
who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your
identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely
(in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms
on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. The Trust will request a DBS
(CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act. Please be aware of
scams
– unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Eligible for GMC registration and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery Post holder needs to be an approved multi-organ retrieval surgeon Desirable criteria
Post-graduate medical degree e.g. MD/PhD Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
Wide clinical experience in Multiorgan Retrieval, HPB Experience in Normothermic Organ perfusion Clinical audit experience Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others Desirable criteria
Wide clinical experience in Liver Transplant Extended interest in liver transplantation Experience in Normothermic Regional perfusion Experience of and an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budgetary management within the NHS Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
The ability to work as a member of a collaborative group The authority, decision-making skills needed to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment The ability to promote teamwork and motivate colleagues Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise doctors in training and other staff Willingness to be personally accountable for actions Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their concerns and needs Willingness and skills to recognize and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context Proven ability and commitment to carry out high-quality research in the field, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
Committed to personal development and learning on the job Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability Member of Medical Defence organisation The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice Covid-19 Vaccination Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. AT* - Apprenticeship Training . Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role. If you are an
EU/EEA citizen
who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your
identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely
(in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms
on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. The Trust will request a DBS
(CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act. Please be aware of
scams
– unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments. Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. #J-18808-Ljbffr
