Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

The colorectal unit at UHD is nationally renowned for minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery, pelvic floor surgery, specialist pelvic endometriosis surgery (delivered jointly with the gynaecologists) and advanced proctology (laser, HRA). The appointee will be expected to deliver independent specialised care across the breadth of colorectal and general surgery according to the needs of the service but will be expected to focus on delivering the pelvic floor pathway and supporting the advanced proctology service.

Main duties of the job

For full details please see job description attached to this application. Contact may be made for further detail.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3652

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

AM

PM

TOTAL

Monday

Wk 1 Clinic

Wk 4 Endoscopy

2

Tuesday

SPA

1

Wednesday

Pelvic floor MDT week 4

0.25

Thursday

MDT + departmental meetings

SPA

2

Friday

Theatre (alternate weeks)

Theatre (alternate weeks)

1.25

Emergency Surgeon of the Week

1:8 weeks (ongoing transformation)

1

On call

Ongoing transformation currently 1:9 at RBH and 1:8 at Poole.

2.5

Flexi DCC

1 session to cover ward rounds and patient admin

1

TOTAL

12

Job description

Job responsibilities

AM

PM

TOTAL

Monday

Wk 1 Clinic

Wk 4 Endoscopy

2

Tuesday

SPA

1

Wednesday

Pelvic floor MDT week 4

0.25

Thursday

MDT + departmental meetings

SPA

2

Friday

Theatre (alternate weeks)

Theatre (alternate weeks)

1.25

Emergency Surgeon of the Week

1:8 weeks (ongoing transformation)

1

On call

Ongoing transformation currently 1:9 at RBH and 1:8 at Poole.

2.5

Flexi DCC

1 session to cover ward rounds and patient admin

1

TOTAL

12

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oFull GMC registration oFRCS General Surgery oCCT in General Surgery or within 6 months or CESR

Desirable

  • Higher Degree JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

essential

Essential

  • oEvidence of experience in the specialty

Desirable

  • oAdditional training/skills/ interest in the following areas orobotic surgery oPelvic floor surgery oAdvanced proctology

Management & Administration experience

Essential

  • oInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialty

Desirable

  • oProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oFull GMC registration oFRCS General Surgery oCCT in General Surgery or within 6 months or CESR

Desirable

  • Higher Degree JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

essential

Essential

  • oEvidence of experience in the specialty

Desirable

  • oAdditional training/skills/ interest in the following areas orobotic surgery oPelvic floor surgery oAdvanced proctology

Management & Administration experience

Essential

  • oInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialty

Desirable

  • oProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim General Manager for Surgery

Janet Biles

Janet.biles@uhd.nhs.uk

07917198847

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3652

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals

Bournemouth & Poole

BH7 7DW


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