Main area Benign Upper GI Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (fixed term for 12 months from date of employment) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA) Job ref 205-6912871
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals North Midlands Town Stoke on Trent Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/05/2025 23:59
Applications are invited for a Locum Bariatric Consultant at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM).
UHNM is a large acute teaching hospital and major trauma centre in Staffordshire with two sites- Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are looking for a dynamic, high calibre Surgeon. Who has the ability to deliver first class clinical care on a day to day basis within this extremely busy environment, participate in the on-call and be prepared to participate fully in undergraduate teaching.
This post has been established to support the General Surgery directorate with bariatric surgery. The appointee would be expected to have close working relationship with General Surgery, Gastroenterology and Emergency Department. There is on call, ward cover, theatres and clinics included in this role. Recent experience of working in a busy acute trust is essential.
The new consultant post aims to work alongside the Upper GI team to help to deliver benign Upper GI surgery and bariatric surgery at the UHNM.
Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. In particular, where you manage employees, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.
You have responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who work with you and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to them.
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.
Important information about your application
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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!
If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Mr Alistair Sharples Job title Bariatric Clinical lead Email address Alistair.sharples@uhnm.nhs.uk Additional information
Address 2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Telephone 01782 674783
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