Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a post CCT Fellow in the Departments of Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagogastric) and Bariatric Surgery, at Salford Royal Hospital. This is a 12 month post which will provide an opportunity for the appointee to learn and develop subspecialty-level skill in the management of Oesophagogastric cancer, Bariatric and Complex Benign Upper GI Surgery.

The post would be suitable for doctors on the specialist register for general surgery or who are in the final 6 months of training.

Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance, is the sole surgical centre for Oesophagogastric cancer surgery for the whole of Greater Manchester (population of 3.2 million). The department also provides bariatric surgery for the Greater Manchester. Since September 2018 the unit has undertaken all Oesophagogastric cancer resections and all complex benign upper GI operations for the patients of Greater Manchester. It is estimated that the unit performs approximately 160 Oesophagogastric cancer resections and well over 200 bariatric operations each year. The unit has special interest in minimally invasive Upper GI surgery and this post is designed to provide opportunity to develop advanced surgical skills in minimally invasive oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, bariatric and complex benign Upper GI surgery, as well as gaining confidence in undertaking open Upper GI cancer surgery.

Main duties of the job
This post is a Fellowship for a Senior Upper GI/Post CCT Trainee with pre-existing documented advanced UGI and laparoscopic skills and a specific interest in OG cancer surgery. The fellowship is designed to lead to a consultant post and requires competence in:

• UGI surgery outpatients and patient selection criteria
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Preoperative patient preparation
• Technical skills in OG cancer surgery
• Postoperative care
• Management of complications
• JAG (or near) accreditation to perform independent endoscopy

The programme will be structured around a regular weekly timetable offering extensive elective and emergency Upper GI experience. The appointee will participate in MDT, audit and management meetings, and will be encouraged to attend suitable training courses and conferences. Additional involvement in surgical research/teaching and training is also encouraged.It is proposed that the appointee will provide 10 PA's per week (9 PA's DCC and 1 SPA) which will include outpatient clinics, operating theatre lists, endoscopy lists and administration.The fellow will work with the team to ensure good quality pre, peri and postoperative care of the Upper GI Surgery patients. He/she will be working jointly with the other trainee surgeons in order to provide cross cover and continuous service.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• FRCS or equivalent
• JAG accreditation

Desirable

• CCrISP
• ATLS
• On or within 6 months of the Specialist Register

Experience, skills and knowledge
Essential

• At the level of a day 1 consultant in general surgery
• At least 3 years experience in Upper GI with 1 year experience in oesophagogastric surgery

Circumstances
Essential

• Agree to live an appropriate distance from the respective Trusts, optimally giving access by motorway in the equivalent travelling time period as 20 road miles

Academic Achievement
Essential

• Quality Improvement or Audit experience
• Involvement in research or training in research methodology

Special aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team. Proactive and able to take initiative
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Motivation and Disposition
Essential

• Committed to efficient & effective service delivery

Desirable

• Evidence of dedication to a career in surgery

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).