Consultant Upper GI Surgeon Abdominal Wall Reconstruction inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED 25 NOV 2024
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Job Summary: Consultant Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction)
Location:
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Heartlands and Solihull Hospital sites
The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon with a focus on abdominal wall reconstruction and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. This role is designed to enhance the existing surgical team within a tertiary referral unit known for complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Key aspects of the position include:
Clinical Responsibilities:
The surgeon will perform complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgeries, participate in a high volume of general surgery cases, and engage in bariatric and benign biliary surgery.
Team Collaboration:
Participation in multi-disciplinary meetings for case discussions, operational planning, and working alongside local managers is required.
On-Call Duties:
The role includes being part of an emergency on-call rota (1:8 cycle) alongside Upper GI and Colorectal Consultant colleagues.
Operational Activities:
There will be a regular weekly schedule involving an all-day theatre list, general surgery clinics, and potentially endoscopy lists, along with appropriate time for professional development and administrative duties.
Service Development:
The postholder will aid the expansion of the abdominal wall reconstruction service and support the overall efficiency of the upper GI team at both hospital sites.
Research and Audit:
Involvement in clinical audits, governance, and opportunities for research and education for medical trainees will also be part of the role.
Candidates should possess extensive experience in abdominal wall reconstruction and general surgery, and they are expected to adhere to health and safety protocols, infection control policies, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
We are excited to invite applications for Consultant Upper GI Surgeon with an interest in abdominal wall reconstruction and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. The post will be based on the Heartlands and Solihull Hospital sites.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a tertiary referral unit for abdominal wall reconstruction and a large volume of these cases are performed on Heartlands Hospital and Solihull Hospital sites. We are looking to expand the current team of surgeons performing these complex cases. The team is supported by a monthly multi-disciplinary meeting to discuss complex cases and assist with operative planning. Our Trust has the full spectrum of facilities for treatment of complex abdominal wall hernias including specialist radiology support, pre-operative optimisation, weight management services and plastic surgery. Our Trust has an expanding surgical robotics programme and there is a view to expand this provision to include robotic abdominal wall surgery cases and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the coming months.
The trust is dedicated to expansion of elective services and there is a new elective theatre complex at Solihull Hospital site which will open in the coming weeks. This will provide six brand new operating theatres. This site will also house our established surgical robotics programme (including two surgical robots).
* Experience in abdominal wall reconstruction.
* Extensive experience in the full spectrum of general surgery.
In addition to our complex abdominal wall reconstruction service we are an extremely busy centre for bariatric surgery (approximately 200 cases per year), complex benign upper gastrointestinal surgery and benign biliary surgery.
The postholder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service, both elective and emergency. Appointees will participate in the emergency on call rota which is performed in a 1:8 cycle. This includes a paired Upper GI and Colorectal Consultant surgeon on call at all times to provide speciality cover.
The proposed timetable for the postholder will include one weekly all-day theatre list, one general surgery clinic weekly, and potentially a weekly endoscopy list. The postholder will also participate in the on-call rota and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Adequate time will be provided for supporting professional activities and administrative duties.
You must observe agreed policies and procedures on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital. This is to support the development of evidence-based medicine and is not intended to constrain individual consultant freedom.
In the management of employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow legislation and personnel policies and procedures and in particular to act in accordance with the principles of equality of opportunity.
About usYou must at all times comply with appropriate Hospital Health and Safety policies and legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
This post has been identified to aid service expansion and to ensure there is sufficient sub-speciality cover within the team. The post holders will support the general and Upper GI service to ensure maximal session utilisation within the team. The post holders will work within the Upper GI team based at Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals.
To help in development of the abdominal wall reconstruction service and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery.
To contribute towards regular clinical audit
To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered
To provide education and supervision to doctors in training.
To maintain Continuous Professional Development
To participate actively in Clinical Governance
To develop audit / research interests within the resources available
The post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team.
As this is a post in a developing Trust structure, the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities.
We are excited to invite applications for Consultant Upper GI Surgeon with an interest in abdominal wall reconstruction and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery. The post will be based on the Heartlands and Solihull Hospital sites.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a tertiary referral unit for abdominal wall reconstruction and a large volume of these cases are performed on Heartlands Hospital and Solihull Hospital sites. We are looking to expand the current team of surgeons performing these complex cases. The team is supported by a monthly multi-disciplinary meeting to discuss complex cases and assist with operative planning. Our Trust has the full spectrum of facilities for treatment of complex abdominal wall hernias including specialist radiology support, pre-operative optimisation, weight management services and plastic surgery. Our Trust has an expanding surgical robotics programme and there is a view to expand this provision to include robotic abdominal wall surgery cases and upper gastrointestinal surgery in the coming months.
The trust is dedicated to expansion of elective services and there is a new elective theatre complex at Solihull Hospital site which will open in the coming weeks. This will provide six brand new operating theatres. This site will also house our established surgical robotics programme (including two surgical robots).
* Experience in abdominal wall reconstruction.
* Extensive experience in the full spectrum of general surgery.
In addition to our complex abdominal wall reconstruction service we are an extremely busy centre for bariatric surgery (approximately 200 cases per year), complex benign upper gastrointestinal surgery and benign biliary surgery.
The postholder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service, both elective and emergency. Appointees will participate in the emergency on call rota which is performed in a 1:8 cycle. This includes a paired Upper GI and Colorectal Consultant surgeon on call at all times to provide speciality cover.
The proposed timetable for the postholder will include one weekly all-day theatre list, one general surgery clinic weekly, and potentially a weekly endoscopy list. The postholder will also participate in the on-call rota and attend multidisciplinary meetings. Adequate time will be provided for supporting professional activities and administrative duties.
You must observe agreed policies and procedures on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital. This is to support the development of evidence-based medicine and is not intended to constrain individual consultant freedom.
In the management of employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow legislation and personnel policies and procedures and in particular to act in accordance with the principles of equality of opportunity.
About us
You must at all times comply with appropriate Hospital Health and Safety policies and legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
This post has been identified to aid service expansion and to ensure there is sufficient sub-speciality cover within the team. The post holders will support the general and Upper GI service to ensure maximal session utilisation within the team. The post holders will work within the Upper GI team based at Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals.
To help in development of the abdominal wall reconstruction service and benign upper gastrointestinal surgery.
To contribute towards regular clinical audit
To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered
To provide education and supervision to doctors in training.
To maintain Continuous Professional Development
To participate actively in Clinical Governance
To develop audit / research interests within the resources available
The post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team.
As this is a post in a developing Trust structure, the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities.
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