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To meet service requirementsWe are looking to recruitfiveexperienced clinicians who will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed within local clinical governance frameworks.Main duties of the jobProvide a good standard of practice and care.Keep professional knowledge and skills up to date.Recognise and work within the limits of your competence.The appointee will be based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary but will be required to support the Trust's General Surgery workload wherever it is located. The appointee will work independently but would be supported by consultant surgeon. Appointee shall be provided for support career progression and would be allocated a clinical supervisorThe general workload includes dealing with emergency admissions and their management while on call. Elective work will involve operative and non-operative management of General/upper gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery (gallstone management, abdominal wall hernia surgery, day case surgery, benign & malignant colorectal Surgery).The appointee's will be responsible for: Providing specialist advice to patients regarding their illness Participate in on-call rota for emergency general surgery Undertake regular ward rounds Attend operating theatre and endoscopy sessions Working with colleagues to provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service Contributing to and participating in the development of the service Involve in teaching and training, audit and research About usWrightington, 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.On-CallPlease note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlanning and Organisational DutiesThe appointee will be based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary but will be required to support the Trusts General Surgery workload wherever it is located. The appointee will work independently but would be supported by consultant surgeon. Appointee shall be provided for support career progression and would be allocated a clinical supervisorThe general workload includes dealing with emergency admissions and their management while on call. Elective work will involve operative and non-operative management of General/upper gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery (gallstone management, abdominal wall hernia surgery, day case surgery, benign & malignant colorectal Surgery).The appointee will be responsible for: Providing specialist advice to patients regarding their illness Participate in on-call rota for emergency general surgery Undertake regular ward rounds Attend operating theatre and endoscopy sessions Working with colleagues to provide effective clinical leadership for all staff in the service Contributing to and participating in the development of the service Involve in teaching and training, audit and research Communications and Key Working RelationshipsMr Imran Alam, who is the Clinical Director, leads the department. The General Surgery & Urology Directorate forms part of the Surgical Division, which is led by the Divisional Medical Director Dr Christos Zipitis and Mr Nicholas Jones , Divisional Director for Operations and Performance. All the clinical directorates are under the leadership of the Medical Director, Dr Sanjay Arya, Consultant Cardiologist.The Surgical Operational Management team work closely with our team to ensure the smooth running of our services for the benefit of our patients. Our management team consists ofMr Nicholas Jones Directorate ManagerMrs Georgia Molyneaux Deputy Performance ManagerMrs Lucy Robinson Rota Co-ordinatorThe General Surgery & Urology Directorate is largely autonomous with its own business plan and has regular meetings with the other specialties within the Surgical Division to co-ordinate services. The directorate also has a seat on the Clinical Advisory Board where representatives of all specialities meet monthly to discuss clinical policies for the whole trust.Consultant General SurgeonsMr I Alam (Clinical Director) Consultant General & Benign Upper GI SurgeonMs N Mackenzie - Consultant General & Colorectal SurgeonMr M Paraoan - Consultant General & Colorectal SurgeonMr M Fani Consultant Emergency General SurgeonMr P Ichim - Consultant Emergency & General SurgeonMr P Assad - Consultant General & Colorectal SurgeonMr M Antony Locum Consultant Emergency/General SurgeonMr Z Khawaja -Locum Benign General/Benign Upper Gastrointestinal SurgeonMr T Hussian - Consultant General & Colorectal SurgeonMr R Nath - Locum Emergency/General SurgeonOther Staff:2 Associate Specialists3 Staff Grades5 MCh/Senior Clinical Fellow3 Specialist Registrars12 FY2s and ST1/2s/Trust posts14 FY1s (2 Trust posts)Junior Teaching Fellow (undergraduate teaching x 3 days & clinical commitments x 2 daysThe configuration of the surgical teams maximises middle grade support for both theatre sessions on the RAEI/Leigh site and clinics. A middle grade will be available to support, subject to on call commitments and leave and there is a shared core trainee or FY2 and FY1 support for these posts.Responsibility for FinanceTo ensure efficient use of resources at all times. Responsibility for Human ResourcesTo participate in Induction Programmes as required To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures Responsibility for Health & SafetyCompliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.Responsibility for TeachingThe appointee will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate staff and in the professional development of junior medical staff working in the Department. The Trust supports the College guidelines on maintaining CME and is committed to providing time and funding for this. Staff Grade Doctors are required to maintain a logbook, have appraisals, educational activity and assessments. Work Circumstances & on-callThere is a resident on call element, including weekends. The current rota is a 1 in 12,One session per month at Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust is devoted to audit when all clinical services are suspended.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential MB ChB or equivalent MRCS or equivalent Full registration with GMC ATLS/ALS Desirable Gastrointestinal Endoscopy CCRISP ExperienceEssential Post MRCS experience Elective/Emergency General & Emergency Surgery at a Speciality Trainee Level. CPD evidence Desirable Research Experience Experience of teaching and supervision of junior medical staff SkillsEssential Experience in General Surgery Ability to deal with elective and emergency general surgical conditions at Speciality Trainee level. Compassionate clinician Motivated and ambitious Ability to cope under pressure Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issues Ability to integrate successfully within the existing clinical teams Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Empathy and sensitivity, capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making Desirable Computer literate Understanding of the NHS management structure KnowledgeEssential Working Knowledge of the management of benign/malignant gastrointestinal conditions Working Knowledge of the management of General Surgery disease Desirable Commitment to continuing professional development AdditionalEssential An interest in Clinical Audit/ Audit Presentations Ability to facilitate cross site working Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Diplays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Desirable Evidence of commitment to team building Understanding of Clinical Governance and quality issuesAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.302-25-7224234-MHR-S#J-18808-Ljbffr