Locum Appointment for Service ST3+ Colorectal Surgery

Job description

Detailed job description and main 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 Trust's appraisal and assessment processes, which include a formal annual appraisal.

Participating in the Trust's Clinical Governance activities.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Attended a course in NHS leadership

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: