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General Surgery
Gradd
Consultant
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
264-7321206-SUR
Cyflogwr
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Kettering General Hospital
Tref
Kettering
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£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
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05/08/2025 23:59

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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Consultant

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and progressive surgical team. The post is a full-time post for a Consultant in Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery to join an existing part time Consultant UGI Surgeon and our team of General Surgeons with interests in Colorectal, Endocrine and Day Case surgery.


The appointee will have comprehensive training in Upper GI surgery including diagnosis and management including Upper Gastro-Intestinal cancer, surgery for GORD and biliary disease. It would be desirable if the appointee was fully trained in ERCP, however not essential.

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The appointee will work in collaboration with the existing part time Consultant UGI Surgeon to provide a comprehensive Upper GI service to North Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of upper GI disease.


This post is for Benign Upper GI surgical services. Supporting OG and HPB diagnostics, surgical treatment of GORD, achalasia, gallstone disease (including management of CBD stone disease).


Endoscopy services are mostly provided by the Gastroenterology team in a dedicated unit. ERCP services are provided by the existing UGI surgeon and a Gastroenterologist but it is envisaged that this post will participate in the service.

The post holder will be required to play a full part in meeting agreed waiting list targets, including, where necessary, treating patients from other consultants’ waiting lists (Pooled lists). 

 


The appointees will be expected to take part in the general surgical emergency rota (currently 1:8).

The appointees will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, have a continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper function of the Department.  Participation in Clinical research will be expected and encouraged.


The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

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Job Plan

 

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical lead, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months of the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting.

 

The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

 

Day

Time

Work

Categorisation

PAs

Monday

0900-1300

1300 – 1700

 

Ward round/Admin

Outpatient Clinic

DCC

DCC

 

1

1

Tuesday

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

0900-1300

1300-1700

SPA

Outpatient Clinic

 

SPA

DCC

 

1

1

 

Thursday

 

0900-1300

1300-1700

 

Endoscopy/ERCP

SPA

DCC

SPA

1

1

Friday

0800-1800

All day operating theatre

DCC

 

2.5

 

Out of hours

On-call

1:8

DCC

1.5

Total

 

 

 

10

 

This is an example only; the final job plan will be agreed with the appointee before starting employment to include additional activity, up to 12/limit set by the trust.

 

Travel time of off-site clinics will be included in the job plan. Applicants are encouraged to develop their job plan further.

 

On-call commitments will amount to approximately 1.5 PA of DCC and other activity will be taken as Additional Programmed Activities by mutual agreement.

 

 

Manyleb y person

Education, Training & Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, CESR(CP) or European Community Rights
  • The proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Meini prawf dymunol
  • An appropriate higher (“General Surgery”) surgical qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Extensive training and experience in General Surgery
  • Evidence of training and experience to include benign OG and HPB surgery
  • Evidence of training to include benign OG and HPB surgery, Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy or POEMS
  • Ability to manage General & Upper GI surgery emergencies, including cancer
  • JAG accredited endoscopy training in UGI endoscopy
  • Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination and management
  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner in general and UGI surgery
  • Ability to manage & lead junior medical staff
  • Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
  • Ability to innovate and develop new technology/methods where appropriate
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
  • Experience of audit management
Meini prawf dymunol
  • JAG accredited ERCP training

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Commitment to CPD; team working; good interpersonal skills with nurses, patients, and other parties; caring attitude to patients.
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate

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Enw
Ashish Kelkar
Teitl y swydd
Joint Clinical Director, Department of Surgery
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01536 492750
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

We would love the opportunity to discuss the post and your career aspirations at Kettering General Hospital.

Please do contact Mr Ashish Kelkar, Clinical Director on email [email protected] / 01536 492750 or Mr Mark Taylor, Consultant UGI Surgeon on 01536 492615 / [email protected] to arrange this.

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