Consultant General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon to join our General Surgical department to help provide a high-quality surgical service to the population of Wigan Borough. This is a substantive replacement post in general and benign and upper gastrointestinal surgery.

Main duties of the job

The prospective candidates are expected to be competent in laparoscopic/ open benign upper gastrointestinal procedures (anti-reflux surgery, insertion of gastrointestinal feeding tubes etc), emergency General Surgery including hot gallbladder surgery, have JAG accreditation in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and be on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligible to entry within 6 months).

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The unit offers a wide range of elective and emergency general, colorectal and benign upper gastrointestinal services including management of gallstones stone disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diagnosis, staging and initial management of malignant upper gastrointestinal cancer. Research and participation in clinical trials is strongly supported and encouraged with the unit contributing to several NIHR trials.

There is a strong tradition in training and Medical Education in cooperation with both the University of Manchester Medical School and Edge Hill University, which runs a MCh in program in surgery. The successful appointee is expected to join the teaching faculty.

Weekly Local Upper Gastrointestinal & HPB MDT and Regional Upper GI MDT are well established in partnership with local gastroenterology department and specialists from the Salford Royal Hospital (Consultant radiologists and pathologist with expertise in upper GI malignant and benign diseases, services are supported by three specialist nurses.

The trust has invested in a modern integrated laparoscopic theatre and a very modern endoscopy unit at Wigan and Leigh, both equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The radiology support is provided by Consultants Radiologist with a speciality interest.

We have a proven record of supporting and providing mentorship for newly appointed Consultants who are fully supported by full complement of junior and middle grade doctors and specialist nurses.

You will be member of the Department of General Surgery currently comprising of 10 Consultants and will provide minimum of 10 sessions including commitments in emergency surgery (hot week, weekend and out of hours) rota.

Should we receive high level of applications, this vacancy may be expired early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as you are able to.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCPCH, MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview
• Up to date APLS and NLS provider certificates

Desirable

• A higher qualification eg MD, PhD
• APLS and/or NLS Instructor

Skills
Essential

• Management of a wide range of general surgery and gastro problems
• Safeguarding Experience
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
• Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines
• Experience of supervision of junior staff and relevant staff in other disciplines

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
• IT and computing skills
• Previous participation in a management role
• Membership of appropriate professional societies

Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives in all disciplines
• Ability to lead the development of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues

Desirable

• Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment

Experience
Essential

• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview

Desirable

• Specialist experience in one or more particular areas