Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a Colorectal Consultant to join our forward-thinking Department.
The aim of this appointment is to continue the quality of the Colorectal Service and the delivery of care across the trust due to increased demand. The postholder will be based in Grimsby General Hospital but will be expected to deliver care across all Trust sites. This post will support the Colorectal Service including on-call commitments for General Surgery.
The successful post holder will have the opportunity to be appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School (HYMS). This honorary appointment is in recognition of contribution to teaching and research and holders of honorary titles may request access to HYMS and University premises and facilities, systems and library services.
Main duties of the job
Enthusiastic surgical colleagues are invited to apply for this Consultant post which is being advertised with a view to finding the right candidate to fill an existing vacancy in the Colorectal Department. This is suitable for a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon who has experience in colorectal surgery and endoscopy skills. The unit provides elective and emergency general surgery, upper gastrointestinal, general and colorectal surgery, including cancer, and a JAG accredited endoscopy unit.
This post will maintain the efficiency and capacity of the Department, and aid the recovery of waiting times following COVID.
Applications are sought from candidates who will help deliver Colorectal Surgery in both emergency and elective settings. The appointee will join the current team of surgeons where there is a tradition of support for consultant colleagues.
The unit currently runs a 1 in 6 or 1:7 consultant of the week duty rota on each of the Trust main sites responsible for emergency admissions.
Job responsibilities
The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high-quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of general surgical procedures in this busy DGH.
The postholder will be required to create effective relationships with clinical colleagues as well as members of the management team. Senior management is supportive of the service and related opportunities for development.
The appointee will be required to deliver high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
The Consultant on-call rota will be a 1:6 or 1:7 basis with internal cover between Consultants for annual leave, lieu and study leave. No elective duties are scheduled whilst on call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* FRCS General Surgery or equivalent.
* Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Surgeons for appointment to Consultant Status.
* Evidence of training in general laparoscopic surgery eg cholecystectomy/hernia repair.
* Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
* Evidence of involvement in Clinical Research.
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
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.
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities.
Clinical Lead/Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
£105,504 to £139,882 a year, 12 PA's per week
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