The postholder will provide general surgical and specialist colorectal services in Rotherham in conjunction with colleagues. They will be expected to be proficient in laparoscopic colorectal resection for both benign and malignant diseases including low rectal cancer, the management of anorectal pathology and functional bowel disorders, as well being able to manage an unselected acute surgical take including acute upper GI emergencies and HPB emergencies. Subspecialty interests such as pelvic floor dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease or enteral nutrition can be accommodated. The transition to Consultant practice is recognised to be an often difficult and stressful time and the department is happy to provide a period of mentoring and support for a new Consultant colleague. There is an increasing emphasis on dual consultant operating for complex cases. There is a flexible and forward-thinking day surgery team and the department has a successful enhanced recovery programme. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the training of the Specialty Registrars who rotate through the Yorkshire and Humberside Training Rotation. In addition, the post holder will work collaboratively with the Departmental and Divisional Senior Teams, to take an active role in the management of the Care Group, including any other duties as deemed appropriate. In addition, to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular relating to managing staff, follow the Trusts guidelines and Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession for clinical matters and will ensure that there are adequate arrangements in place for hospital staff to contact them as necessary in relation to patient care. TIMETABLE This is a 12PA job. There will be planned operating with a minimum of three all day lists per month, outpatient clinics, colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease MDTs and endoscopy on a rotating system with on call. This role will contribute to the Acute Surgical Unit assessor rota for one day per eleven-week rota cycle. Dual consultant operating for most rectal surgery is anticipated. ON-CALL The on-call commitment is through a rolling rota with prospective cover: no Direct Clinical Care activities are scheduled for the afternoon following an on-call. A purpose built Acute Surgical Unit houses our SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) ambulatory unit with a dedicated ultra-sonographer and our short stay emergency ward. A separate rota to the on-call provides senior decision making as the assessor on SDEC assessment which runs Monday to Thursday from 8:00 20:00 and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 18:00 and this post will contribute to that rota for one day per rota cycle. In addition to the CEPOD emergency list, three Hot Lap Chole lists run each week. EDUCATION AND TRAINING The successful candidates will have access to all resources currently available in the Trust. This will involve Library and Knowledge Services, e-learning resources, Clinical Skills Training programmes, simulation training and other opportunities. Consultant mentorship is available for the successful candidate. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will become both a clinical and educational supervisor. Applications to the University of Sheffield for Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer Status will be supported.