Consultant General Surgeon (Laparoscopic and Upper GI Surgery)

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation trust in the UK is seeking a full-time general surgeon to join the surgical team. You will have structured clinics and theatres, handling various gastro-intestinal cases and participating in vital MDT meetings. Ideal candidates possess full GMC registration and experience in laparoscopic GI surgery. The hospital values staff equality and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
• Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Join a team to provide surgical treatment for gastro-intestinal conditions.
• Conduct weekly operating theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical MDT meetings and on-call duties.

Skills

Ability to conduct medical research

Management of General Surgical/Colorectal conditions

Organisational skills

Laparoscopic Day Surgery experience

Ability to perform upper endoscopy

Education

Full GMC registration

Entry on the GMC specialist register

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated full-time general surgeon to join the general surgery team at Barnsley Hospital on a permanent contract.

This job provides an opportunity to have structured weekly clinics, theatres, endoscopy sessions, cancer MDT meetings and on call sessions at Barnsley Hospital.

At Barnsley Hospital, you will be joining a forward thinking, friendly and supportive team of consultants, junior medical staff, allied health professionals and specialist nurses.

This post will appeal to an appropriately trained surgeon who has a proven sub-specialty interest in Upper Gastro Intestinal services. The appointee will have the enthusiasm to work with colleagues to develop the service in line with national guidance.

Barnsley Hospital values its staff greatly. The results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey show that Barnsley scores higher than average for all 9 themes in the Staff Survey. Barnsley scores across the 9 themes is the highest in Yorkshire and The Humber.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will join a team of five upper gastro-intestinal surgeons (this post being the sixth member of the team). The post holder will work as part of the team to provide surgical treatment for a range of gastro-intestinal conditions that are treated at Barnsley Hospital.

Core Clinical Duties Include:

• Weekly operating theatre lists
• 1-2 outpatient clinics per week
• Weekly MDT meeting (Wednesday AM)
• 24 hour on call every 2 weeks (non-resident overnight)
• Weekend on call every 8 weeks
• Endoscopy sessions weekly or every 2 weeks
• Clinical administration sessions
• Core SPA time

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

As an employee of Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

We take equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously, this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We hope that you will choose to join us.

Person Specification

Research, Teaching, Audit and Management

Essential:

• Evidence of the ability to conduct medical research.
• Ability to critically evaluate medical research.
• Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Training the Trainers.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.
• Efficient management of resources.
• Organisation and time management skills.

Desirable:

• Evidence of research published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national or regional conferences.
• Appraisal training.
• Experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Completion of Education Supervisor training.
• Ability to organise and present audit.
• Management experience.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Full GMC registration.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the date of interview), CESR or European community Rights

Desirable:

• Relevant higher degree

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of the management of all common General Surgical/Colorectal conditions.
• Experience of Laparoscopic Day Surgery.
• Ability to perform upper endoscopy and JAG accredited or working towards JAG accreditation).

Desirable:

• Broad clinical experience in General, Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgery.

Training

Essential:

• Higher Surgical Training in General Surgery and obtained CCST/CCT or equivalent with minimum 2 years experience in Laparoscopic GI Surgery.

Desirable:

• Training in sub-specialist area of practice.
• Experience of laparoscopic exploration of the bile duct.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.