Job Summary
We are excited to invite applications for Consultant Upper GI Surgeon with an interest in abdominal wall reconstruction and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. The post will be based on the Heartlands and Solihull Hospital sites.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a tertiary referral unit for abdominal wall reconstruction and a large volume of these cases are performed on Heartlands Hospital and Solihull Hospital sites. We are looking to expand the current team of surgeons performing these complex cases. The team is supported by a monthly multi-disciplinary meeting to discuss complex cases and assist with operative planning. Our Trust has the full spectrum of facilities for treatment of complex abdominal wall hernias including specialist radiology support, pre-operative optimisation, weight management services and plastic surgery. Our Trust has an expanding surgical robotics programme and there is a view to expand this provision to include robotic abdominal wall surgery cases and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the coming months.
The trust is dedicated to expansion of elective services and there is a new elective theatre complex at Solihull Hospital site which will open in the coming weeks. This will provide six brand new operating theatres. This site will also house our established surgical robotics programme (including two surgical robots).
Experience Required:
Experience in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Extensive experience in the full spectrum of general surgery.
Main Duties of the Job
In addition to our complex abdominal wall reconstruction service we are an extremely busy centre for bariatric surgery (approximately 200 cases per year), complex benign upper gastrointestinal surgery and benign biliary surgery.
The postholder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service, both elective and emergency. Appointees will participate in the emergency on call rota which is performed in a 1:8 cycle. This includes a paired Upper GI and Colorectal Consultant surgeon on call at all times to provide speciality cover.
The proposed timetable for the postholder will include one weekly all-day theatre list, one general surgery clinic weekly, and potentially a weekly endoscopy list. The postholder will also participate in the on-call rota and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Adequate time will be provided for supporting professional activities and administrative duties.
You must observe agreed policies and procedures on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital. This is to support the development of evidence-based medicine and is not intended to constrain individual consultant freedom.
In the management of employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow legislation and personnel policies and procedures and in particular to act in accordance with the principles of equality of opportunity.
About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Date Posted:
19 December 2024 Pay Scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff Grade:
Consultant Salary:
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Full-time Reference Number:
11171 Job Locations:
Trustwide Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH Job Responsibilities You must at all times comply with appropriate Hospital Health and Safety policies and legislation laid down in this respect. All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager. This post has been identified to aid service expansion and to ensure there is sufficient sub-speciality cover within the team. The post holders will support the general and Upper GI service to ensure maximal session utilisation within the team. The post holders will work within the Upper GI team based at Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals. To help in development of the abdominal wall reconstruction service and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. To contribute towards regular clinical audit. To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered. To provide education and supervision to doctors in training. To maintain Continuous Professional Development. To participate actively in Clinical Governance. To develop audit/research interests within the resources available. The post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team. As this is a post in a developing Trust structure, the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential: FRCS (Gen) or equivalent Entry on GMC specialist register 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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer Details Employer Name:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH Employer's Website:
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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19 December 2024 Pay Scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff Grade:
Consultant Salary:
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Full-time Reference Number:
11171 Job Locations:
Trustwide Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH Job Responsibilities You must at all times comply with appropriate Hospital Health and Safety policies and legislation laid down in this respect. All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager. This post has been identified to aid service expansion and to ensure there is sufficient sub-speciality cover within the team. The post holders will support the general and Upper GI service to ensure maximal session utilisation within the team. The post holders will work within the Upper GI team based at Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals. To help in development of the abdominal wall reconstruction service and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. To contribute towards regular clinical audit. To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered. To provide education and supervision to doctors in training. To maintain Continuous Professional Development. To participate actively in Clinical Governance. To develop audit/research interests within the resources available. The post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team. As this is a post in a developing Trust structure, the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential: FRCS (Gen) or equivalent Entry on GMC specialist register 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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer Details Employer Name:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH Employer's Website:
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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