Job summary
Applications are invited for
the post of Consultant General Surgeon with a dedicated speciality interest in
Colorectal Surgery.
The postholder will join the
existing surgical team within the Directorate of General Surgery delivering
care across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and there will
be a requirement to work across both sites.
The post is full-time
comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
General enquiries about the
post are welcomed or for an information discussion please contact:
Mr Will Carr, Consultant General Surgeon
Clinical Director, email williamrj.carr@nhs.net
Mr Stephen Holtham, Lower GI/Colorectal Lead /
Consultant Surgeon, email stephen.holtham@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the
existing team of 20 General Surgeons providing emergency General Surgery and
possess specialist skills in Colorectal Surgery. Emergency work would be on a
1:6.7 basis, comprising a combination of 24 hour on call at South Tyneside
District Hospital and a separate day and night 12-hour service provision at
Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Overall responsibilities of the
role include the co-ordination and delivery of strategic and operational
aspects of General Surgery Services across South Tyneside and Sunderland and
the wider sub-regional catchment area.
These will reflect National and Local priorities including the strategic
direction of the Trust and the Directorate of General Surgery.
Post holders are expected to
possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and be on the GMC
Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The post holder will have excellent team working skills, a
flexible approach to service delivery and service improvement and an enquiring,
critical approach.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of 18 General Surgeons providing emergency general
surgery, as well as possessing specialist skills in Lower GI and colorectal cancer
surgery. Emergency work would be on a 1:6 basis, comprising a combination of 24
hour on call at South Tyneside District Hospital and a separate day and night 12-hour
service provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
The post will have commitments across the ST and SRH sites for both elective and
emergency care. Flexibility in job planning will be required to facilitate the use of
General surgical allocated theatres. On that basis theatre sessions will be worked
flexibly picking up dropped sessions from other consultants. Other weekly
commitments will include the colorectal MDT at SRH, an endoscopy list, and 2
outpatient clinics including 2WW referrals, new colorectal referrals and general
surgical referrals.
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and
operational aspects of the General Surgery Services across South Tyneside and
Sunderland and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National
and Local priorities including the strategic direction for the Trust and the Directorate of
General Surgery.
The post holder is expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
and be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The General Surgery Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is
regarded as one of the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the
Foundation School survey for Foundation Trainees has improved significantly in
recent years and is very good. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training
of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a
good training experience.
A well-stocked library with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate
medical education centre at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site.
Newcastle Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away.
The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal
in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC
and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria
Universities.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO STSFT EMPLOYEES ONLY
INTERVIEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of 18 General Surgeons providing emergency general
surgery, as well as possessing specialist skills in Lower GI and colorectal cancer
surgery. Emergency work would be on a 1:6 basis, comprising a combination of 24
hour on call at South Tyneside District Hospital and a separate day and night 12-hour
service provision at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
The post will have commitments across the ST and SRH sites for both elective and
emergency care. Flexibility in job planning will be required to facilitate the use of
General surgical allocated theatres. On that basis theatre sessions will be worked
flexibly picking up dropped sessions from other consultants. Other weekly
commitments will include the colorectal MDT at SRH, an endoscopy list, and 2
outpatient clinics including 2WW referrals, new colorectal referrals and general
surgical referrals.
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and
operational aspects of the General Surgery Services across South Tyneside and
Sunderland and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National
and Local priorities including the strategic direction for the Trust and the Directorate of
General Surgery.
The post holder is expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
and be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post.
The General Surgery Department is accredited for Higher Surgical Training and is
regarded as one of the premier training units within the region. Feedback from the
Foundation School survey for Foundation Trainees has improved significantly in
recent years and is very good. The post-holder will be expected to partake in training
of all medical and other staff as well as undergraduates to ensure trainees have a
good training experience.
A well-stocked library with professional librarians is situated in the postgraduate
medical education centre at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site.
Newcastle Medical School and its Postgraduate facilities are 15 miles away.
The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education and appraisal
in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and GMC
and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
There are also educational links with Sunderland, Durham and Northumbria
Universities.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO STSFT EMPLOYEES ONLY
INTERVIEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Person Specification
Teaching and education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational,management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil theobligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients,relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of
- Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring critical approach towork
- Commitment to CME
Desirable
- Desire to develop services, learn new skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS
- Entry onto the GMC SpecialistRegister or eligibility for entrywithin six months of the date ofthe AAC [there is flexibility withthe 6-month period withExecutive Medical Directorapproval]
- Post CCT
- Competence in managing
- Emergency General surgery oncall.
- Laparoscopic skills &experience including level 4competence of colorectalsurgery procedures.
- Competent diagnostic skills incolonoscopy with JAGaccreditation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicateeffectively with patients andstaff
- Ability to develop and progressa research project and audit
- Presentation skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Hold a higher degree Post graduate Certificatein an appropriate surgicalfield
- Ability to run training courses
- Papers presented atregional/ nationalmeetings
- AV editing skills
- Research methodology knowledge/experience
- Subspecialty interest
Experience
Essential
- Undergone surgical training with CCT in colorectal surgery (or equivalent)
- Evidence of independent performance to the level of a day 1 consultant in Emergency General Surgery
- Evidence of independent performance to the level of a day 1 consultant for Elective colorectal resections
- Evidence of current professional development
- Competent independent
- General Surgical practice
Desirable
- Experience of Training & Teaching Surgical trainees
Person Specification
Teaching and education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational,management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil theobligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients,relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of
- Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring critical approach towork
- Commitment to CME
Desirable
- Desire to develop services, learn new skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS
- Entry onto the GMC SpecialistRegister or eligibility for entrywithin six months of the date ofthe AAC [there is flexibility withthe 6-month period withExecutive Medical Directorapproval]
- Post CCT
- Competence in managing
- Emergency General surgery oncall.
- Laparoscopic skills &experience including level 4competence of colorectalsurgery procedures.
- Competent diagnostic skills incolonoscopy with JAGaccreditation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicateeffectively with patients andstaff
- Ability to develop and progressa research project and audit
- Presentation skills
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Hold a higher degree Post graduate Certificatein an appropriate surgicalfield
- Ability to run training courses
- Papers presented atregional/ nationalmeetings
- AV editing skills
- Research methodology knowledge/experience
- Subspecialty interest
Experience
Essential
- Undergone surgical training with CCT in colorectal surgery (or equivalent)
- Evidence of independent performance to the level of a day 1 consultant in Emergency General Surgery
- Evidence of independent performance to the level of a day 1 consultant for Elective colorectal resections
- Evidence of current professional development
- Competent independent
- General Surgical practice
Desirable
- Experience of Training & Teaching Surgical trainees
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.
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.
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).
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