Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with IBD interest

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity for the appointment of a fixed-term Consultant Colorectal Surgeon to join a busy district general hospital in the West Midlands. The post holder will be joining the existing General Surgical team and is expected to excel in Colorectal and Emergency Surgery.

Main duties of the job

• Consultant-level on-call duties in the Surgical Unit (1 in 12), with a dedicated Consultant on-site (daytime cover), post-take ward rounds, and dedicated post-take sessions. To provide leadership and assessment of emergency surgical patients admitted whilst on-take, and the Emergency Surgical Hub (ESH). The breakdown of the rota is as follows:
  • • Cycle 1 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 24 hours (08:00-19:00 on site) and next day 08:00 -13:00 post-take rounds and hot clinic
    • Cycle 2 - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 24 hours (08:00-19:00 on site) and next day 08:00 - 13:00 post take and hot clinic
    • Weekend inpatient and CEPOD cover provided by the two consultants on the rota
• This is a 1 in 6-weekend rota and remunerated at 4.0 PAsTo conduct outpatient and elective day-case and inpatient activity.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues to further develop and improve the service.
• Administrative duties as required within the Directorate.
• Flexible provision of cover for planned and unexpected leave of consultant colleagues.
• Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached for a full description of duties and responsibilities of the role.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached for a full description of duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Registration, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oFull FRCS intercollegiate or equivalent.
• oDegree from a recognised University
• oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST

Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality

Essential

• oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• oAwareness of current developments and initiatives.

Personal Qualities / Attitude / Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates an understanding and commitment to the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals
• oCommitted to the delivery of operational targets

Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oFull FRCS intercollegiate or equivalent.
• oDegree from a recognised University
• oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST

Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality

Essential

• oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• oAwareness of current developments and initiatives.

Personal Qualities / Attitude / Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates an understanding and commitment to the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals
• oCommitted to the delivery of operational targets

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

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

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