University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Locum Consultant in Day Case General Surgery and Surgical Triage
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An Exciting Opportunity with the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at University Hospitals of Leicester for a Locum Consultant in Day Case General Surgery and Surgical Triage. Within this role, you will be able to work within Leicester Surgical Same Day Emergency Care service and deliver emergency surgery ambulatory clinics, alongside the review of emergency surgical patients. You will also have regular Day Case responsibilities. There will be opportunity to work with colleagues in the development of new and effective patient care pathways in a department which strives to provide excellent services.
You will have the opportunity to discuss personal aspirations and any ongoing training requirements, which we would look to support and facilitate as part of your continuing professional development whilst in the role.
The post-holder will support the delivery of high-quality patient care through clinical excellence, supervision, and continuous improvement.
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Core Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and manage patient care, ensuring effective departmental function.
- Support colleagues by covering planned absences.
- Contribute to service development with consultants, CMG, GPs, and commissioners.
- Supervise and support junior staff, adhering to Trust HR policies.
- Participate in teaching, training, and assessment of medical staff at all levels.
- Engage in clinical governance, audits, CPD, and attend mandatory meetings.
- Fulfil managerial and financial duties where required.
- Maintain high standards in line with GMC guidance and Trust protocols.
- Respond to Trust requests, including incident or complaint investigations.
- Undertake required induction, appraisal, statutory training, and revalidation.
Our Strategy
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
Our Four Primary Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
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And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Chris Sutton
- Job title: Deputy Clinical Director
- Email address: christopher.sutton5@nhs.net
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