Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking to recruit a 6 month locum consultant emergency and general surgeon to join our team at the Barnet Hospital. The individual should have specialist skills in open and laparoscopic surgery in both the elective and emergency setting. The role will principally involve emergency and general surgery and have access to clinics and elective theatre lists. The on-call commitment for general surgical is 1 in 12 weekends and 1 in 3 weekdays. The provision of General Emergency Surgery at the trust is designed to deliver the London standards for acute emergency care. A successful candidate would be expected to maintain these standards and continue the drive for excellence in this area. This includes delivering ambulatory emergency care and excellence in NELA outcomes. The elective weeks consist of an all-day operating list once a week. This day surgical activity will be undertaken at Chase Farm Hospital. Outpatient clinics will be based at the Chase Farm or Barnet site and endoscopy will be undertaken at Chase Farm Hospital. We would be delighted to accommodate visits or enquiries after the shortlisting for interviews has been completed.
Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
* FRCS (General Surgery) (or equivalent) and on GMC specialist register
* Advanced Trauma Life Support
Desirable criteria
* Definitive Trauma Skills
Knowledge/Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* With or within 6 months of CCT in General Surgery
* Training in laparoscopic surgery
Desirable criteria
* JAG accreditation in endoscopy
Previous Training
Essential criteria
* Undertaken clinical audit
* Undertaken Service Improvement project.
Desirable criteria
* Management experience
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
* Good research and publication record
Desirable criteria
* Higher degree (MSc/MS/MD/PhD)
Skills
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate high level of leadership, organisational and communication skills with patients and colleagues.
* Covid-19 Vaccination
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* AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
* Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
* Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
* Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
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