Job summary This is a new full-time (10 PA) post to join the current Merseyside and Cheshire Regional HPB Centre which consists of three Professors, and five full-time NHS Pancreatic Surgeons. The post holder will help meet cancer and waiting list targets for both malignant and benign pancreatic disease, and contribute to achievement of the 18-week target for the general surgical workload, including contributing to the 'hot' gallbladder service. Expertise in major pancreatic resections for both malignant and benign pancreatic disease is essential, as well as experience in surgery for severe acute pancreatitis. The trust has a well established robotic HPB surgical programme and robotic experience is desirable. The post-holder will contribute to the workload equitably with the other full-time NHS consultants. All the pancreatic surgeons work closely together as a single unit and cross-cover between all members of the unit is expected in order to maintain services. Main duties of the job The post holder will join the pancreatic team with Mr R Baron, Professor R Sutton, Professor P Ghaneh, Professor C Halloran, Mr M Raraty, Mr D Dunne, Mr K Mann and Mr P Szatmary. The successful candidate will be appointed to a 10 PA contract in the first instance and will be expected to commit to the planned programmed elective surgical throughput model for RLUH involving 6.0 PAs of direct clinical care elective activity during the week, as well as contribute to the general surgical and sub-specialty pancreatic on-call rotas (2 PA). There is an allocation of 2.0 core SPAs for audit, education, revalidation etc. A provisional weekly job plan will incorporate; Monday Neuroendocrine MDT 0.5 PA SPA 1.0 PA Tuesday Outpatient clinic 1.0 PA Patient Admin 1.0 PA Wednesday Cancer MDT 0.5 PA Ward round 0.5 PA Thursday Cancer operating list (Alt week 3 PA list) 1.5 PA Friday General Surgery operating list (shared) 0.5 PA SPA (flexible) 1.0 PA Emergency surgery (surgeon-of-the-week predictable on-call) 2.0 PA Availability supplement 5% Job planning meetings are held annually and job planning is performed using an electronic, on-line system (Allocate). A formal job planning meeting will be held within 6-12 months of taking up the post. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-RSUR-197-24 Job locations Royal Liverpool Hospital Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities The trust has a well established robotic HPB surgical programme and robotic experience is desirable. The post-holder will contribute to the workload equitably with the other full-time NHS consultants. All the pancreatic surgeons work closely together as a single unit and cross-cover between all members of the unit is expected in order to maintain services. Job description Job responsibilities The trust has a well established robotic HPB surgical programme and robotic experience is desirable. The post-holder will contribute to the workload equitably with the other full-time NHS consultants. All the pancreatic surgeons work closely together as a single unit and cross-cover between all members of the unit is expected in order to maintain services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration. Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of the date of interview). An appropriate higher surgical qualification Higher Degree in Pancreatotomy (MD or PhD) Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty Ability to manage a full range of general surgical emergencies and deal with the general surgical 'take' Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of pancreatic disorders including acute and chronic pancreatitis, as well as pancreas cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours. Desirable Subspecialty experience to complement the existing team. Management and Adminstrative Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm Understanding of clinical governance network Evidence of audit Desirable Formal training in NHS leadership Teaching Experience Essential Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Experience of teaching more junior surgical trainees Formal qualification in medical training Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Higher degree (MD or PhD) Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Desirable Experience of work in MDT setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration. Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of the date of interview). An appropriate higher surgical qualification Higher Degree in Pancreatotomy (MD or PhD) Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty Ability to manage a full range of general surgical emergencies and deal with the general surgical 'take' Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of pancreatic disorders including acute and chronic pancreatitis, as well as pancreas cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours. Desirable Subspecialty experience to complement the existing team. Management and Adminstrative Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm Understanding of clinical governance network Evidence of audit Desirable Formal training in NHS leadership Teaching Experience Essential Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent Ability to teach clinical and operative skills Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Experience of teaching more junior surgical trainees Formal qualification in medical training Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Higher degree (MD or PhD) Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Desirable Experience of work in MDT setting 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Liverpool Hospital Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)