Job summary

Main area: Surgery
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Emergency Rota, Hot week, Out of Hours,)
Job ref: 302-25-7071929-MHR-S

Employer: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Town: Wigan
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/05/2025 23:59

Consultant General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The unit offers a wide range of elective and emergency general, colorectal and benign upper gastrointestinal services including management of gallstones stone disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diagnosis, staging and initial management of malignant upper gastrointestinal cancer. Research and participation in clinical trials is strongly supported and encouraged with the unit contributing to several NIHR trials.

There is a strong tradition in training and Medical Education in cooperation with both the University of Manchester Medical School and Edge Hill University, which runs a MCh in program in surgery. The successful appointee is expected to join the teaching faculty.

Weekly Local Upper Gastrointestinal & HPB MDT and Regional Upper GI MDT are well established in partnership with local gastroenterology department and specialists from the Salford Royal Hospital (Consultant radiologists and pathologist with expertise in upper GI malignant and benign diseases, services are supported by three specialist nurses.

The trust has invested in a modern integrated laparoscopic theatre and a very modern endoscopy unit at Wigan and Leigh, both equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The radiology support is provided by Consultants Radiologist with a speciality interest

We have a proven record of supporting and providing mentorship for newly appointed Consultants who are fully supported by full complement of junior and middle grade doctors and specialist nurses.

You will be member of the Department of General Surgery currently comprising of 10 Consultants and will provide minimum of 10 sessions including commitments in emergency surgery (hot week, weekend and out of hours) rota.

Should we receive high level of applications, this vacancy may be expired early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as you are able to.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

MB ChB or equivalent
MRCPCH, MRCP or equivalent
Full registration with GMC
CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview
Up to date APLS and NLS provider certificates

Desirable criteria

A higher qualification eg MD, PhD
APLS and/or NLS Instructor

Skills

Essential criteria

Management of a wide range of general surgery and gastro problems
Safeguarding Experience
Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines
Experience of supervision of junior staff and relevant staff in other disciplines

Desirable criteria

Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
IT and computing skills
Previous participation in a management role
Membership of appropriate professional societies

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives in all disciplines
Ability to lead the development of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues

Desirable criteria

Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment

Experience

Essential criteria

CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview

Desirable criteria

Specialist experience in one or more particular areas

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Recruitment Information for Candidates

Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Continuous Service

WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Mr Imran Alam

Job title

Consultant Surgeon

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01942 822557

Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact:

Informal enquiries and visits of the department are welcomed, please contact Mr. Imran Alam consultant surgeon either by email ([email protected]), or by phone 01942 822557

To apply please complete the online application and attach a copy a consolidated validated operative logbook.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: [email protected]

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Consultant General and Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Choose Well - Choose WWL

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

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