Locum Consultant Endocrine and General Surgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Whole-Time Locum Consultant in Endocrine and General Surgery. This role involves delivering high-quality surgical care and contributing to teaching and research initiatives at two major hospitals in Sheffield. The Trust emphasizes support for personal and professional development, making this an exceptional opportunity for surgeons at varying experience levels.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Postgraduate qualifications suitable for the role.
• Experience teaching medical students and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Providing Endocrine and General surgical services.
• Working collaboratively with other consultants.
• Participating in research and clinical audits.

Skills

Independent practitioner

Teaching skills

Clinical audit

Research evaluation

Communication skills

Education

FRCS General Surgery

CCT General Surgery

MD or PhD equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant Endocrine and General Surgery

We are looking to appoint a Whole-Time Locum Consultant in Endocrine and General Surgery to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Northern General Hospital.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with other Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of Endocrine surgical and general surgical services to enable the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to fulfil its service agreements with Sheffield Health and other commissioners.

The appointment will maintain the structure of sub-specialisation within Endocrine surgery, which will improve the quality of teaching and efficiency of the service, benefit training of higher surgical trainees and facilitate translational and clinical research in collaboration with the units of Oncology and Endocrinology in the University of Sheffield. Excellent research facilities are located in these departments, based at the University of Sheffield.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Postgraduate professional qualifications as appropriate to post FRCS General Surgery, CCT General Surgery (or equivalent)
• MD or PhD equivalent
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview

Clinical experience

Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Endocrine and General surgery
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills

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