Job summaryThe Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgery in North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic new colleague to join us on our journey to provide high quality surgical care for the future in an organisation committed to clinical leadership and medical education.We provide a 24/7 consultant of the week service for emergency general surgery patients, elective surgical operating lists, outpatient clinics. Clinical duties are supported by a 24/7 middle grade tier.We have a strong composite workforce made up of Surgical ACP's, Physician Associates and Doctors Assistants, supporting our SDEC and ward areas, as well as clinics and endoscopy. We also have a team of Nurse Specialists covering the needs of the service.A full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are available including Endoscopy, CT, MRI and interventional radiology.The department delivers a robust teaching programme for doctors in training, foundation doctors, Physicians Associates and Surgical Care Practitioners.This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of upper gastrointestinal surgical management with opportunities to practice and expand skills through close working relationships with the wider collaborative.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic surgeon to join a team of consultants to deliver elective and emergency General Surgery and Upper GI services. For those interested in taking on a role in leadership and management, the Trust offers opportunities for development and training.We will work with you to shape your job plan upon successful appointment, review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can maintain the perfect fit. We are happy to explore portfolio roles with opportunities in academic posts, leadership and medical education. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.There is a four tier 24/7 on-call rota at Carlisle. The 12 gastrointestinal (Upper GI/HPB and Colorectal) surgeons, including the successful candidate, will be responsible for managing general surgical emergencies on a 1 in 6 weekdays first on-call, 1 in 6 second on-call, 1 in 12 weekday nights and 1 in 12 weekends basis at Carlisle. 24-hour emergency theatre is currently available at Carlisle. There is a dedicated CEPOD list, which runs daily from 8am-5pm.The successful candidate will be expected to be trained and competent in the elective and emergency management of Upper GI and general surgery conditions.As a senior employee of the Trust, the post holder will be expected to co-operate with and support medical, clinical and managerial colleagues in delivering high quality care for patients within the Trust.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are looking for an enthusiastic surgeon to join a team of consultants to deliver elective and emergency General Surgery and Upper GI services. For those interested in taking on a role in leadership and management, the Trust offers opportunities for development and training.We will work with you to shape your job plan upon successful appointment, review it with you after three months and then annually so you can maintain the perfect fit. We are happy to explore portfolio roles with opportunities in academic posts, leadership and medical education. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.There is a four tier 24/7 on-call rota at Carlisle. The 12 gastrointestinal (Upper GI/HPB and Colorectal) surgeons, including the successful candidate, will be responsible for managing general surgical emergencies on a 1 in 6 weekdays first on-call, 1 in 6 second on-call, 1 in 12 weekday nights and 1 in 12 weekends basis at Carlisle. 24-hour emergency theatre is currently available at Carlisle. There is a dedicated CEPOD list, which runs daily from 8am-5pm.The successful candidate will be expected to be trained and competent in the elective and emergency management of Upper GI and general surgery conditions.As a senior employee of the Trust, the post holder will be expected to co-operate with and support medical, clinical and managerial colleagues in delivering high quality care for patients within the Trust.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialValid Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilFellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalentRelevant CCT, CESR or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)On the Specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register by the AAC dateDesirableOther relevant medical and non-medical training/degreeMD or PhD degreeOther relevant postgraduate qualificationSkills/KnowledgeEssentialAbility to offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in General SurgeryDemonstrate sound wide-based knowledge and offer opinion on General surgical conditionsAbility to take full and independent responsibility for General surgical patients.DesirableProven track record in undertaking research projects.ExperienceEssentialHigh level of clinical experience and competence in the management of the breadth of common general surgical conditionsDemonstrate adequate surgical experience of index general surgical procedures and operations.DesirableLogbook demonstrating independent experience and practice.JAG accredited endoscopistLeadership and ManagementEssentialEvidence of participation in clinical auditAbility to lead a surgical teamCommitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.DesirableDemonstration of implemented change in clinical practiceResearch and Teaching ExperienceEssentialUndergraduate and postgraduate teaching experienceAbility to critically appraise research and apply research outcomes to clinical problemsAbility to supervise junior staff undertaking research projectsDesirableFormal teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levelPublications in peer reviewed journalsPersonality and DispositionEssentialAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamxcellent communication skills and team working with patients, colleagues, managers and other staffEnquiring and critical approach to workAbility to organise workload efficientlyDemonstrates empathy to patientsCope well in stressful work situationsWork with enthusiasm and shows initiativeDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holdersPersonal circumstancesEssentialAbility to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post with a flexible approach to workingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary ( with cross site working)CarlisleCA2 7HYEmployer's websitehttps://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)