Locum Consultant in Vascular Access and Renal Transplantation Surgery

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Full time Locum Consultant Surgeons are required in Vascular Access and Renal Transplant Surgery/Renal Surgery to join the Renal Surgical team at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support the excellent adult renal transplant surgical service and dialysis access surgery.

The appointed surgeon will be expected to participate in the existing renal surgical program, (which includes live and deceased donor (DBD & DCD) renal transplantation, vascular access surgery and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy).

Main duties of the job

Transplantation surgery is performed at the St George's hospital site whilst vascular access surgery is performed at both St George's and St Helier Hospital in Carshalton. The unit performs approximately 180 transplants per annum at St George's and is responsible for the surgical management of approximately 1000 haemodialysis patients across South West London.

The successful candidate will also contribute to medical student audit and clinical research. The new Consultant would be expected to take an equal share in this work. The on call rota runs on a 1 in 6 basis to cover the needs for transplant.

The post represents an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic, developing renal surgical team. The appointee will join five substantive full time Renal transplant Consultants alongside seven Consultant Physicians as part of the Renal Care Group.

The current job plan is divided between providing surgery at St George 's Hospital and St Helier Hospital as well as providing outpatient clinics at both sites. The post-holder will have an operating list and outpatient clinics at both St George's Hospital and St Helier Hospital. These commitments may change during the tenure of the post as the service is developed, with the agreement from the clinical management team.

About us

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largesthealthcare organisations. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London withSt George's University of London. St George's has an established national and internationalreputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care,stroke, trauma and cancer. We provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworthas well as regional specialist care.St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the main teaching hospital in thewestern sector of the South Thames region, and as such, has developed links with mostdistrict general hospitals throughout South Thames West, and supports a significant trainingprogramme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This is a full time locum post in adult renal and transplant services. The post holder will beexpected to: To take an active part in the management and administration of the clinical service. To take an active part in clinical work including in-patient care, out-patient clinics andtheatre sessions. To take an active part, in cooperation with colleagues, in the development of therenal surgical services. To take an active part in teaching and training activities for junior doctors and medicalstudents. To take an active part in clinical governance activities within the department and thetrust.To fulfil all the general conditions applying to employees of St George's University HospitalsNHS Trust (see later)

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council or eligible if currently working overseas Currently on the Special Register for General Surgery or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date Higher professional qualification (eg. MRCS)

Desirable

Completion of a relevant management course / programme MD or PhD Teaching qualification Published research papers/presentations

Experience
Essential

Experienced vascular access and renal transplant surgeon with an up to date knowledge of transplant and vascular access techniques Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Experience of leading clinical audits, implementing change, and monitoring compliance A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students Experience of giving clinical presentations Attending a management course

Desirable

Management experience Experience in complex vascular access

Skills/Knowledge
Essential

Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage workload Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Strong leadership skills and performance driven Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams. Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to initiate and implement change Ability to supervise junior medical staff Ability to design and deliver talks/ lectures/workshops effectively Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence demonstrated by the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines Negotiating skills in order to influence others in a positive manner with the aim of resolving conflict where it may occur. IT skills Ability to critically appraise scientific literature Understanding of modern medical curriculum and of learning assessment tools Disability and equality awareness

Desirable

Research skills Writing successful grant application(s

Personal Qualities
Essential

Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm Able to take responsibility and lead by example Approachability and capacity to integrate well with medical and other colleagues Commitment to continuing professional development Ability to work collaboratively with the Care Group team Excellent personal time management skills Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner Intellectual flexibility required to work with ambiguity and complexity Demonstrable drive and personal resilience High level of verbal and written communication skills Awareness of own personal development needs Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure Fits with Trust's values

Desirable

Involvement with national/international bodies

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