Locum Consultant in Emergency General Surgery

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Leeds is seeking a locum consultant in Emergency General Surgery. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and engage in teaching and research. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a vibrant surgical unit. Candidates should hold an MBBS and FRCS, with experience in managing emergency surgical cases. Immediate start available at St James's University Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high competence in emergency general surgery and related specialties.
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC and current license to practice.
• Up to date and fit to practice safely in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in emergency general surgery.
• Contribute to the development of Acute Surgical Services.
• Support research and supervise training for medical students and trainees.

Skills

Clinical experience in emergency general surgery

Ability to train medical students

Research capability

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill a locum consultant post working within the Leeds Institute of Emergency General Surgery (LIEGS) at the St James University Hospital. A number of our team are not eligible for traditional substantive appointments and as such we would welcome those not eligible, to apply for this locum post. Leeds is one of the busiest acute general surgical centres in the UK and our case volume, service design and demonstrated committed investment are ensuring the unit continues to develop and remains at the forefront of acute general surgery services, clinically, educationally and academically in the UK. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting Adam Peckham-Cooper. The post will be based at St James University Hospital, Leeds.

Main duties of the job

The new consultant in Emergency General Surgery will join our existing team of eleven consultants within the department which is led by Mr Adam Peckham-Cooper. This innovative, exciting, collaborative and flexible department manages acute general surgery patients during the day, running amongst other things an Ambulatory Surgical Centre (ASC), a Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), elective Rapid Access and emergency theatres. The successful applicants will be encouraged to develop their own personal interests which may include training, teaching, research and management. The unit has developed rapidly over the last four years but continues to present enormous opportunities in embedding Leeds as a national leader for innovation, research and service delivery of emergency and acute care surgery.

The successful applicant should possess FRCS or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted onto the Register for trainees currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Candidates should have established skills and competencies in managing unselected Emergency General Surgery patients and its related specialties including upper GI, colorectal and hepatobiliary surgery. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

About us

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

• Patient-centred
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job role. Emphasis should be on the requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description and responsibilities

Job responsibilities: Leeds Institute of Emergency General Surgery is looking to appoint an Emergency General Surgeon to 10 PA locum contract. The new consultant will join our existing team of eleven Consultants, which is led by Adam Peckham-Cooper. As a unit we have worked hard to develop an exciting, challenging and fulfilling clinical job but within the job plan design there is significant flexibility available for flexible working patterns, secondary interests, academia, management/leadership and to develop elective interests. Applicants with interests in upper GI, colorectal and hepatobiliary surgery are welcomed. The post will be 10 PAs but may also suit those wishing to seek more flexible working patterns or hybrid careers.

In relation to this post, it will be available immediately and based at St James's University Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for delivering all aspects of acute care and unplanned surgery to adults, admitted to the trust. We have a number of unique and bespoke pathways to manage this patient cohort including a dedicated Ambulatory Surgical Centre, a separate Surgical Assessment Unit, rapid access theatre lists and associated follow up clinics and remain at the forefront of modern units delivering sub specialist emergency surgical care in the country. Job plans can be flexible around the individuals needs but include supervision and training of general surgical trainees and medical students within the AMS Clinical Service Unit. The role includes daytime (8.00-18.00) and weekend (8.00-18.00 on a 1:8 to 1:10 basis) working, without any night-time on call commitment as things stand.

Objectives of the post

2.1 To deliver high quality, evidence based and compassionate patient care to emergency general surgery patients in Leeds and surrounding areas.

2.2 To make a significant contribution to the development, design, improvement, and delivery of the Acute Surgical Services in Leeds and surrounding areas, through clinical leadership and collaboration with other key stakeholders.

2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within Emergency General Surgery in Leeds. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs ongoing in the department.

2.4 To support doctors in training within the department with respect to educational supervision and appraisal and to contribute to undergraduate teaching of students from the University of Leeds. We have an excellent track record in medical education, supervision and mentorship and training and teaching is a core element of the unit's mandate.

2.5 To support the Trust in its delivery of its core services, recognising the importance of local and national standards, in particular delivery of CQC standards, the 4-hour Emergency Care Standard, same day emergency care and financial sustainability.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in contemporary management of emergency general surgery, acute biliary surgery and trauma surgery.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
• Should have completed a recognised training programme of specialist general surgical training or equivalent experience.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary.
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice). For more detail Please see attached Person specification.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

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