Job summary We are seeking a highly qualified General Surgical Consultant to join our team on a 1-year fixed term locum basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will join a team of 4 Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) surgeons at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) site and 4 UGI surgeons at the Poole General Hospital (PGH) site. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Participate in a 1:9 General Surgical Consultant non-resident on-call rota at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. Provide elective surgical and endoscopy services across three hospital sites: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole General Hospital, and Wimborne Community Hospital. Perform elective operating lists, endoscopy procedures, and outpatient clinics as per the weekly job plan. Potential for involvement in oesophago-gastric cancer resectional surgery, Bariatric surgery and advanced endoscopic procedures, including robotic surgery. Proficiently perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year PA Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-M3533 Job locations Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities Indicative Weekly Job Plan: All Day Elective Operating List: 1 day per week Theatre Session: Half day per week Endoscopy List: Half day per week Clinic List: Half day per week Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1 session per week Total Activity: 11 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week (about 3.5PA 1:9 Emergencies) Qualifications and Requirements: Fully qualified to work as a Consultant Surgeon in the NHS. JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures. Experience or interest in oesophago-gastric cancer resectional surgery, bariatric surgery in UGI surgical areas. Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery. MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application. Job description Job responsibilities Indicative Weekly Job Plan: All Day Elective Operating List: 1 day per week Theatre Session: Half day per week Endoscopy List: Half day per week Clinic List: Half day per week Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1 session per week Total Activity: 11 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week (about 3.5PA 1:9 Emergencies) Qualifications and Requirements: Fully qualified to work as a Consultant Surgeon in the NHS. JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures. Experience or interest in oesophago-gastric cancer resectional surgery, bariatric surgery in UGI surgical areas. Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery. MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application. Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Able to speak English as necessary for the role Ability to prioritise workload & show initiative Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge & when to seek advice Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Desirable Computer/IT Research skills Clinical Experience Essential Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or ECR Trained to manage the undifferentiated general surgical take Proficient in UGI endoscopy Appropriate training at StR level for general & UGI surgery Desirable Evidence of further training in abdominal wall surgery Interpersonal Skills Essential Approachable manner Flexible attitude Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCS or equivalent JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures. Desirable Higher degree Postgraduate thesis Clinical Skills Essential Can demonstrate skills in general, UGI and emergency surgery Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery. Other Essential Participation in audit GCP training Publications Presentations (National/International) MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application. Desirable Prizes Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Able to speak English as necessary for the role Ability to prioritise workload & show initiative Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge & when to seek advice Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Desirable Computer/IT Research skills Clinical Experience Essential Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or ECR Trained to manage the undifferentiated general surgical take Proficient in UGI endoscopy Appropriate training at StR level for general & UGI surgery Desirable Evidence of further training in abdominal wall surgery Interpersonal Skills Essential Approachable manner Flexible attitude Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCS or equivalent JAG accredited endoscopist with an interest in advanced endoscopic procedures. Desirable Higher degree Postgraduate thesis Clinical Skills Essential Can demonstrate skills in general, UGI and emergency surgery Proficiency in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and antireflux surgery. Other Essential Participation in audit GCP training Publications Presentations (National/International) MMR vaccination status ideally known at the time of application. Desirable Prizes 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 Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)