Job summary This post will be a new appointment to support the General Surgery directorate with benign Upper GI Surgery. The Upper GI team currently consists of 14 surgeons: 4 surgeons with an interest both benign and malignant conditions of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract, 4 surgeons with interest in benign and malignant conditions of the oesophagus and stomach, 5 surgeons with an interest in bariatric surgery and 1 surgeon with an interest in non-bariatric benign surgery. Main duties of the job Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff. Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act. To have responsibility for a commitment to maintaining a high quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against clinical relevant standards. In addition individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open 'no blame' culture. The post holder will participate in the acute on call rota which consists of an Upper GI surgeon and colorectal surgeon on call simultaneously every day with each alternating to receive acute surgical patients. The on-call is on a 3 day or 4 day basis as 'Surgeon of the week (SOW)', followed by 4 or 3 days respectively to manage your take patients Please refer to Job Description for full details About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6912860 Job locations University Hospitals of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities This post will be a new appointment to support the General Surgery directorate with benign Upper GI Surgery. The Upper GI team currently consists of 14 surgeons: 4 surgeons with an interest both benign and malignant conditions of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract, 4 surgeons with interest in benign and malignant conditions of the oesophagus and stomach, 5 surgeons with an interest in bariatric surgery and 1 surgeon with an interest in non-bariatric benign surgery. The new consultant post aims to work alongside the Upper GI team to help to deliver Upper GI Benign surgery via both the emergency portal and elective pathway as well as opportunity to support the endoscopy service at UHNM. The post holder will provide support to the Upper GI Department which may include elective lists comprising gall bladder surgery, hiatus hernia surgery, groin hernia surgery, complex incisional hernia surgery and advanced endoscopy. The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, they will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. In particular, where there is a responsibility to manage employees of the Trust, there will be an expectation to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures and expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of the patients to be contactable when necessary. The post holder will participate in the acute on call rota which consists of an Upper GI surgeon and colorectal surgeon on call simultaneously every day with each alternating to receive acute surgical patients. The post holder will have a responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who they work with and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the post holder will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. The main duties of the job will include, but not be restricted to; Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff. Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act. To have responsibility for a commitment to maintaining a high quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against clinical relevant standards. In addition individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture. The post holder will participate in the acute on call rota which consists of an Upper GI surgeon and colorectal surgeon on call simultaneously every day with each alternating to receive acute surgical patients. The on-call is on a 3 day or 4 day basis as Surgeon of the week (SOW), followed by 4 or 3 days respectively to manage your take patients. The General Surgery Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and undergraduate teaching. This is the main teaching hospital for medical students from Keele University and appropriate responsibilities on teaching/training are expected. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a good training experience. Contribute fully to national, local and regional audits, where relevant, to ensure that the delivery of clinical care is aligned to best practice. Work constructively within the Clinical Governance framework of the Trust. To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process. Job description Job responsibilities This post will be a new appointment to support the General Surgery directorate with benign Upper GI Surgery. The Upper GI team currently consists of 14 surgeons: 4 surgeons with an interest both benign and malignant conditions of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract, 4 surgeons with interest in benign and malignant conditions of the oesophagus and stomach, 5 surgeons with an interest in bariatric surgery and 1 surgeon with an interest in non-bariatric benign surgery. The new consultant post aims to work alongside the Upper GI team to help to deliver Upper GI Benign surgery via both the emergency portal and elective pathway as well as opportunity to support the endoscopy service at UHNM. The post holder will provide support to the Upper GI Department which may include elective lists comprising gall bladder surgery, hiatus hernia surgery, groin hernia surgery, complex incisional hernia surgery and advanced endoscopy. The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, they will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. In particular, where there is a responsibility to manage employees of the Trust, there will be an expectation to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures and expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of the patients to be contactable when necessary. The post holder will participate in the acute on call rota which consists of an Upper GI surgeon and colorectal surgeon on call simultaneously every day with each alternating to receive acute surgical patients. The post holder will have a responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who they work with and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the post holder will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers. The main duties of the job will include, but not be restricted to; Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff. Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation made available under section 58, 65, and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act. To have responsibility for a commitment to maintaining a high quality service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit based against clinical relevant standards. In addition individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture. The post holder will participate in the acute on call rota which consists of an Upper GI surgeon and colorectal surgeon on call simultaneously every day with each alternating to receive acute surgical patients. The on-call is on a 3 day or 4 day basis as Surgeon of the week (SOW), followed by 4 or 3 days respectively to manage your take patients. The General Surgery Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and undergraduate teaching. This is the main teaching hospital for medical students from Keele University and appropriate responsibilities on teaching/training are expected. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a good training experience. Contribute fully to national, local and regional audits, where relevant, to ensure that the delivery of clinical care is aligned to best practice. Work constructively within the Clinical Governance framework of the Trust. To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS or equivalent Full registration with GMC Success in Intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas equivalent or speciality accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations CESR Application - within 6 months of approval (Date of submission must be stated in your application) Desirable MD or other Higher Degree Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCST at time of interview Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in General Surgery & Upper GI Surgery Desirable Advanced Endoscopic skills Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality Experience in/or desire to develop Robotic Surgery Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff Desirable Formal teaching qualification Academic Achievements, Research & Publications Essential Proven research ability including publications in refereed journals Management of administrative experience Essential Experience of audit management Desirable Experience of delivering change within a specialist unit Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS or equivalent Full registration with GMC Success in Intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas equivalent or speciality accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations CESR Application - within 6 months of approval (Date of submission must be stated in your application) Desirable MD or other Higher Degree Entry on Specialist Register or in U.K training scheme and within 6 months of award of CCST at time of interview Experience Essential Clinical training and experience in General Surgery & Upper GI Surgery Desirable Advanced Endoscopic skills Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality Experience in/or desire to develop Robotic Surgery Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff Desirable Formal teaching qualification Academic Achievements, Research & Publications Essential Proven research ability including publications in refereed journals Management of administrative experience Essential Experience of audit management Desirable Experience of delivering change within a specialist unit Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address University Hospitals of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)