Locum Appointment for Service ST3+ Colorectal Surgery

Job description

Job summary

This is a Fixed Term Contract until October 2027 post covering recruitment for a Specialty Doctor with significant experience Colorectal Surgery. An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to join and support the surgical team. The successful applicant will be expected to work within the Colorectal subspecialty team. The Surgical Department maintains a busy full shift emergency and general surgical commitment.

It is expected that this post will provide you with good experience in looking after acute and elective general surgical adult patients.

During the Consultants' on-call week, there will be daily Post-Take Ward Rounds and no routine clinical activities.

Almost half of the surgical admissions to the hospital are emergencies. This will provide the post holder with ample experience in the management of the acute abdomen, head injury, and common general surgical emergencies. There is excellent back up for managing critically ill patients from consultant anaesthetists and intensivists. They provide help with resuscitation and transfer of patients with major head injuries to neurosurgical units.

It is expected that you will become familiar with the pre/peri- and post-operative management of patients in the general surgical specialties and will acquire the practical skills appropriate to your level of training to support the general surgery department.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with colorectal problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues.
• Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Colorectal Surgery
• Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.
• Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.
• Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.
• Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.
• Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.
• Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trust's appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.
• Participating in the Trust's Clinical Governance activities.

About us

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time,improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with colorectal problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues

Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Upper GI Surgery

Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.

Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.

Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.

Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.

Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.

Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.

Participating in the Trusts Clinical Governance activities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Supporting outpatient and inpatient care of patients with colorectal problems referred by General Practitioners and hospital colleagues

Supporting the consultant surgeon in providing, enhancing and developing specialist care in the area of Upper GI Surgery

Management of emergency admissions when on-call supporting on call FY1 and consulting with consultant on call as appropriate.

Supervising junior doctors and non-consultant medical staff.

Teaching junior doctors, medical students and non-medical staff as appropriate and in line with the guidance by the Postgraduate Dean and Clinical Tutor and FY1 Foundation year programme Director.

Conducting patient management in line with the guidelines agreed by the surgical consultants and the Trust.

Undertaking audit of his/her work and contributing to appropriate national audits.

Participating in continuing professional development and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.

Participating in the Trusts Clinical Governance activities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• ATLS course
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
• ALS Certificate
• MD or MS

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough & broad training in General Surgery including emergency surgery for a minimum of 5 years at Registrar level.
• Specific training in Colorectal / laparoscopic / general surgery
• Experience in Gastroscopy
• Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care

Desirable

• Attended a course in NHS leadership

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• ATLS course
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
• ALS Certificate
• MD or MS

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough & broad training in General Surgery including emergency surgery for a minimum of 5 years at Registrar level.
• Specific training in Colorectal / laparoscopic / general surgery
• Experience in Gastroscopy
• Teaching at post- and undergraduate levels

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of having supervised and supported research students

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, negotiation and persuasion as well as authority
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care

Desirable

• Attended a course in NHS leadership

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

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