Locum Consultant in General Surgery

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Locum Consultant in General and Emergency Surgery. The role involves providing clinical leadership, participating in teaching, and engaging in clinical audits within the Emergency and General Surgery Departments. Applicants must be GMC registered with substantial experience in emergency general surgery and laparoscopic techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-respected trust with strong community ties.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Emergency General Surgery.
• Experienced in emergency general laparoscopic surgery.
• JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinician services to the Emergency and General Surgery Departments.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of medical trainees.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement.

Skills

Emergency General Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Colonoscopy techniques

Teaching and Training

Education

Full GMC registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

We are happy to advertise this 6 month Locum Consultant in General and Emergency Surgery at Barnet Hospital - Applications are invited for a 10 PAs Consultant post in General and Emergency Surgery at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based at Barnet

Main clinical duties and responsibilities of the post

• Work as an Emergency General Surgeon and to be involved in a sub-specialist area of surgery that will complement the interests of the department.
• Provide hands on clinical leadership to the emergency general surgery pathway operating in accordance with the operational policy.
• Contribute to teaching, including undergraduate teaching, and the teaching and professional development of junior medical staff.
• Share in the general administrative and management responsibilities of the departments and participate in the R & D programmes of the department.
• Work with the existing consultants and colleagues in management
• Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
• Participate in the supervision and training of specialty trainees and clinical scientists, teaching of other junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement Participate in service development and policy review.

Main duties of the job

The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant. The appointee is expected to:

• Provide senior clinician services to both the Emergency Department and the General Surgery Department as per job plan or as agreed within the Trust, and as required when on call.
• Work with consultant colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust's resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
• Provide senior clinician services to area of special interest as per the job plan or as agreed within the Trust.
• Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.
• Actively participate in the departments Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
• Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights) or eligible within 6 months. Previous locum consultant experience

Desirable:

• Leadership and Management qualification
• Postgraduate degree or MSc in relevant specialty

Relevant Experience

Essential:

• Substantial experience in Emergency General Surgery
• Experienced in emergency general laparoscopic surgery, including hot gallbladder surgery and colorectal Surgery
• JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy with advanced endoscopy techniques

Desirable:

• Specialist interest complementary to existing services
• Experience of TAMIS and Stapled haemorroidopexy/HALO
• Stapled haemorroidopexy/HALO
• Endometriosis surgery

Additional information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Certificate of Sponsorship and UK Registration are required.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.