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.
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.
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.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ashish Kelkar Job title: Joint Clinical Director, Department of Surgery Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01536 492750
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.
