Consultant Hernia Surgeon

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Hernia Surgeon to join a ground breaking, innovative healthcare team, and to develop and grow services of the highest quality. At Independent Health Group (IHG) we absolutely put patients first and take pride in ensuring we are delivering high quality care with the patients experience being at the heart of this. Our staff are proud to work for us and proud of the care we deliver. Services will be delivered in several West Midlands sites although the ability of our surgeons to work across our other sites across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Leicestershire would be welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for several surgeons who are experienced in delivering local anaesthetic hernia surgery. Working with us you would be undertaking clinics and hernia surgery for a number of sessions per month depending on your availability and patient numbers. You will be paid £300 per operation, £45 per initial consultation and £17 per follow up session.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion about the post, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr Nathan Coombs, Clinical Director for hernia surgery (n.coombs@nhs.net) or Mr Wyn Parry, Medical Director (wyn.parry1@nhs.net).

About us

Established in 2004, Independent Health Group (IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care close to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we have spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament to our quality and commitment. At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless and supportive experience for every patient. Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment, where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staff's professional and personal needs. At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact on patient care. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical

• Ensure a high standard of clinical care in hernia surgery.
• Drive best practice in patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operating practices are updated in response to developments in clinical practice or service changes.
• Be responsible for the patients welfare and comfort.
• Ensure the patient understands their options on course of treatment and is provided with relevant information to allow informed choice.
• Explain procedures to the patient before treatment commences.
• Monitor and audit quality clinical practice, including the delivery of random audit and direct observation of peers.
• Look for opportunities for innovation and service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety.
• Foster a learning environment where all staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns, and where learning is shared.
• Maintain timely and accurate records.

• Ensure hernia services meet the highest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified and appropriately managed.
• Report and address any complaints, adverse events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain safe systems of work.

• Role model behaviours to support IHG's vision and values.
• Champion patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Help create an environment in which high quality cost-effective services are delivered, where innovation and continuous improvement are the norm and in which each member of staff is recognised and valued.

Person Specification

• Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and on the GMC specialist register in general surgery.
• Experienced general surgeon with an interest in local anaesthetic hernia surgery.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

• Relevant experience as a consultant.
• Experience in hernia surgery, particularly under local anaesthesia.
• Experience of working in a small team conducting surgical procedures under local anaesthetic.

• Able to lead and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• High standard of written and spoken English.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.