Main area: Medical and Dental Grade Consultant Contract 6 months (1x 6 month fixed term and 1x 12 month fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Non-Resident On Call - General Surgery - Based over LUFHT main sites RLH & BGH)
Job ref: 287-RSUR-34-25
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Town Liverpool
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/04/2025 23:59
General Surgeon
Consultant
Job overview
There is an opportunity for x2 Fixed Term Consultant Posts:
* 1x 6 month fixed term
* 1x 12 month fixed term
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to apply for the post of Consultant Upper GI (Oesophago-Gastric)/General Surgeon (Full time) on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will have clinical duties across LUHFT sites but will be based in the Directorate of General Surgery at the RLUH. This post is to help develop and expand the centralised Upper GI surgical service at LUHFT as well as contribute to elective General Surgery, including Day Case Surgery. The new post holder will help meet cancer and other targets for oesophago-gastric disease and contribute to general surgical workload within the trust. Expertise in major oesophago-gastric resections for malignant disease and possession of a higher degree is essential. Post CCT Upper GI fellowship, expertise in Robotic surgery and advanced endoscopy would be highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join an established team of Upper GI cancer surgeons, working within the RLUH providing an Upper GI cancer resection service for Liverpool and surrounding areas. This comprises a population in excess of 1.5 million patients, and generates approximately 150 resections per year. Expected duties will include an active role in maintaining and developing the elective Upper GI cancer service, whilst contributing equitably to the out of hours service; for both elective and emergency activity.
The unit facilitates mentorship and two-consultant operating where necessary, particularly in the early years of Consultant appointment. The Upper GI unit works as a team with a consultant ward round every day, 365 days a year. Postoperative and emergency patients are looked after by the consultants within the Upper GI team.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR (CP) or European Community Rights - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
* Evidence of high standards achieved in technical operating especially in General Surgery
* A fully comprehensive experience in the management of Emergency and Elective General Surgical patients
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