A Vacancy at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with prior bariatric surgery experience and anticipate that the successful candidate will be able to deliver a range of bariatric procedures (both elective and emergency) early in their tenure. Mentorship will be available for those who require it.
Additionally, the appointee is expected to take a leadership role in the ongoing development of our bariatric unit, focusing on pathway improvements, innovative approaches to bariatric surgery, enhancing theatre efficiency, and establishing a fast-track bariatric surgery service that integrates pharmacotherapy while supporting other services within the hospital.
We also encourage applicants with demonstrated leadership experience in healthcare and a proven track record of driving improvements to apply.
Theappointeewill alsobeexpectedtodelivernon-bariatricupperGIservices,including benign and malignant upper GI work, although upper GI cancer operations are not conducted on-site, and thevolumeof such patients are relatively low.The appointee will be expected to perform routine cholecystectomy andwhereappropriate perform “hot cholecystectomy”. There may also be a requirement to perform routine general surgery work, including hernia surgery and lumps/bumps, depending on the serviceneeds
Clinical responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to lead the appropriate and safe management of patients under his or her care, including elective and emergency bariatric patients, non-bariatric upper GI patients, general surgery patients and emergency general surgery patients.
An office, computer, and appropriate secretarial support will be provided.
Teaching and academicactivity
The post holder will participate in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training programme within the hospital. Research activity will be encouraged.
Management and clinicalaudit
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of the service within the directorate. The appointee will be expected to take part in the management and routine administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, running of clinical departments and the supervision of junior medical staff and specialist nurses. In addition, he or she will be expected to adopt an active role in the wider management arena within the directorate where appropriate.
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Dec 2024
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