Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery

British Medical Journal

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Breast Surgery

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

The post will be based at Princess Royal University Hospital and the proposed Job Plan (up to 10 PAs) is attached. This is subject to review within 3 months of the post holder commencing in post.The job plan has no regular on call commitments however the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the on call rota as a Consultant General Surgeon on demand and as required by the service.All employees are expected to undertake work on any of theTrust’s sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:The provision of a first-class clinical serviceEffective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtySustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHPUndertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policiesConducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plansMaintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the TrustMain duties of the jobThe Princess Royal University Hospital has a busy Breast service, the post holder will be expected to lead a team of junior doctors to deliver high quality care to patients referred via various pathways, they will also be expected to provide viable onward plans for all in and out patients. Breast suspected cancer referrals are one of the highest in London, support for the MDT and the associated virtual clinics are an integral part of the role as is continuing improvement in future 28 day targets when they are fully implemented next year.About usGeneral Surgery is part of the Surgery, Theatres, Anaesthetics and Endoscopy Care Group. The Department of General surgery is based at the Princess Royal University Hospital with some clinical activities at Beckenham Beacon and Orpington. The outpatient and administrative functions for the surgical team are based at Princess Royal University Hospital.The Clinical Director (CD) of Surgery Theatres Anaesthetics & Endoscopy (Dr Swinda Esprit) is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of the care group.The care group triumvirate consists of General Manager (Mr Richard Griffiths) Head of Nursing (Mr Vctor Sanchez Castrillon) and the Clinical Director (Dr Angela Orunta). There are 5 Clinical Leads within the Care Group (General Surgery, Endoscopy, ENT, Pain and Anaesthetics).There is a clearly defined pan care group approach to governance with governance lead Dr Roshmi Kumar.Job description
Job responsibilities1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitionersas a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R& D framework.7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

  • Registerable medical qualification
  • Fellow of the Royal college or equivalent

Desirable

  • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Registration
Essential

  • Full Registration with GMC
  • Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
  • On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCST or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered

Training and Experience
Essential

  • Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC.

Administration
Essential

  • Experience in day-to-day organisation of Surgical Service services in a busy Teaching Hospital
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
  • Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management and Leadership
Essential

  • Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Management course and/or qualification

Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential

  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

Research and Publications
Essential

  • Experience of clinical research
  • Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable

  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects

Teaching
Essential

  • Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable

  • Teaching skills course/qualification

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Orpington, Greater London

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:35:45 GMT

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