University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Upper GI Consultant
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Upper GI General Surgical Consultant
We are seeking a Upper GI General Surgical Consultant to join our team on a 1-year fixed term locum basis to cover maternity leave.
About the Role
The successful candidate will join our team of 7 Upper GI Consultant Surgeons and 2 Emergency Surgeons across UHD. The expectation is for the successful candidate to work with our established Consultants and be flexible in providing elective Upper GI surgical and endoscopy services across UHD hospital sites in Bournemouth, Poole, and Wimborne. They need to be proficient in performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and be JAG-accredited in Upper GI endoscopy.
About UHD
UHD provides the full range of benign UGI surgery as well as being the regional bariatric and oesophago-gastric cancer surgical centre, servicing the populations in Dorset, South Wiltshire, and West Hampshire. We have an established laparoscopic and an evolving robotic surgical programme with access to Davinci Xi and DV5 systems at both the Bournemouth (RBH) and Poole sites. We have excellent working relationships with our GI colleagues at Dorset County Hospital and Salisbury District Hospital, and provide both expertise in abdominal wall reconstructions as well as endoscopic interventional services. The ideal candidate will have a broad experience in UGI and acute general surgery. Tertiary training in abdominal wall, or regional bariatric and cancer units is desirable.
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Job Responsibilities
- Participate in the acute surgical rota at the Bournemouth site on a 1 in 9 basis with internal cover.
- Work across the UHD sites and be flexible in covering elective activity.
- Take part in the regional UGI MDT, departmental education/planning meetings.
- Provide clinical administrative time and SPA allocation.
Job Plan
The agreed job plan provides, in addition to on-call activity, access to operating theatre for elective procedures, outpatient clinics, endoscopy lists, attendance at the regional UGI MDT, departmental education/planning meetings, clinical administrative time, and SPA allocation. This will be adjusted accordingly when Phase 3 Transformation takes place.
Our Values
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.
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Service Transformation
UHD is 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.
Out-of-Hours Rota
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
Application
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Contact
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Miss Clarisa Choh
- Job Title: Consultant UGI Surgeon & UGI Clinical Lead
- Email Address: clarisa.choh@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0300 019 4150
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