We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
This is an exciting post designed to offer specialist training and experience in Upper GI surgery, for trainees around the time of completion of higher specialist training and looking for some extra training ahead of applying for consultant positions. UHCW is a modern facility with all surgical specialties represented on site. There are excellent educational facilities.
The post holder will occupy a key organisational role in the Upper GI team, which comprises 4 consultants, 5 middle grades, 2 CT grades, 2 FY1s and 5 ACPs. This post allows for development in skills in all areas of Upper GI surgery, including in major Upper GI cancer resection, laparoscopic upper GI benign work, and bariatrics. There are many opportunities for day case general surgery and upper GI endoscopy lists as well.
UHCW is one of the UK’s busiest Major Trauma Centres and the acute take provides excellent emergency surgical exposure. The successful candidate will participate on the on-call rota as the senior Middle-Grade and will be expected to deal with the majority of an unselected acute General Surgical take.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Day to day care of complex Upper GI & Bariatric patients.
2. Attending theatre for training and assisting in all types of Upper GI/General surgery procedures.
3. Lead in preparation of patients and effective running of Upper GI lists.
4. Attend MDT meetings and co-ordinate care and list planning for oesophageal and gastric cancer patients.
5. Support outpatient activity of the unit, as required.
6. Perform audit of overall activity of the unit and supervise collection and presentation of mandatory morbidity and mortality data.
7. The post holder will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices and independently operate (STU) to support the ‘Hot Gall bladder’ service. Post holder will be able to do Consultant on-call (under supervision) if required to cover sickness.
On call and emergency care: Fellow will be part of 1:9 on call cover for emergency and trauma care. UHCW is a tertiary trauma centre and the specialty doctor will be exposed to acute and delayed management of emergency General and Upper GI surgery. Part of on-call will be covering hot surgical clinic and emergency general surgery on-call cover.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Apr 2025.
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