12 Month Fixed Term Consultant in Upper GI and General Surgery

Merseyside

15 Mar 2021 Permanent

£82,096 - £110,683 per annum

Consultant
Surgery

The Position

12 Month fixed term full time (10 PA's + on call) Consultant in Upper GI & General Surgery

The rota is currently 1:6 and this will change to 1:7 upon appointment. We have recently changed our on call arrangements in line with recommendations from the Getting It Right First Time Review.

We seek to appoint a fixed term Consultant Upper GI Surgeon with subspecialisation in benign disease. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to develop a modern acute biliary service. We require an experienced Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon. The post holder would be expected to make a significant contribution to the biliary workload. The post holder should be proficient in cholecystectomy, common bile duct exploration, Nissen fundopolication, Heller’s cardiomyotomy and resection of benign gastric lesions.

Health Service

The Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Merseyside and West Lancashire. The Trust provides a range of local hospital services across its two main sites including Supra Regional Spinal Injuries Unit. The Trust is proud to have been awarded University Clinical Education Centre by the University of Liverpool in recognition of the high standards of training provided for students on placements with the Trust. 

The Location

Merseyside

We have miles of unspoilt coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, a World Heritage listed waterfront and, of course, two Premiership football teams makes this a destination for travellers from across the world.

Essential Criteria

Full registration with General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice

MBChB or equivalent

A higher qualification such as FRCS.

Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the date of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Wide training and experience in general surgery

Training and experience in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Training and experience in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Ability to deal with elective and emergency general surgical conditions

Proven experience in audit.

Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultant.

IT and computing skills

Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines.

Ability to manage and motivate staff

Ability to lead the developments of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues

The Package

£82,096 - £110,683 per annum

Relocation Package

Skilled Worker (Tier 2) Visa certificate of Sponsorship

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical UK please visit us at www.skilledmedical.co.uk

To Apply

For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Henry Davis by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.

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