Consultant in Emergency General Surgery

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

CQC: Good

Bristol and Weston

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

Applications are invited for a full-time substantive Consultant post in Emergency General Surgery, with a specialist interest in acute biliary surgery, within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative and forward-thinking surgical team working across multiple sites, including Weston General Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary, and North Bristol Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality emergency and elective surgical care, playing a central role in the continued development and expansion of Emergency General Surgery and acute biliary services across the Trust. The role includes participation in on-call rotas across two sites within a well-supported and evolving cross-site model of care.Candidates should have a strong interest in acute biliary surgery, and should ideally possess, or be keen to develop, advanced skills in the management of acute biliary disease, including index admission ("hot") cholecystectomy, laparoscopic ultrasound, and laparoscopic bile duct exploration. The Trust offers a supportive environment with an experienced faculty to facilitate the development of these skills where required.This substantive position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, service innovation, and involvement in teaching and research within a large, progressive NHS organisation with strong academic links.

Person specification

Essential

Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general surgery.
Two years of higher surgical training in benign Upper GI and EGS
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer services
Ability to perform complex benign laparoscopic surgery
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Desirable

Additional Postgraduate qualification
Higher Degree (i.e. MD or PhD)
JAG accreditation for Upper GI Endoscopy
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Laparoscopic biliary ultrasound skills
Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration skills
Broad range of IT skills
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department