Consultant - General Surgery

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal and Acute Surgery teams within the Surgery Care Group as a Consultant Surgeon in Colorectal and Acute Surgery with a 10+1 PA job plan. Candidates should be able to manage an undifferentiated general surgical take including major trauma and should have a subspecialist colorectal interest. Candidates should have GMC specialist registration.

You will be part of a team of 8 ASU consultants and 12 colorectal consultants. You will alternate weeks of elective colorectal practice and weeks of managing the general surgical take Monday to Friday midday on a rolling 8 week rota (weekend take is managed by other teams within the GI subspecialty consultant group).

The 4 Acute weeks comprise 2 weeks of managing the take, 1 week of ambulatory care and 1 week of cross cover. There is a spread out 4 nights on call commitment on an 8 week cycle, weekdays only.

About us

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it's only right that we reward you with:

Access to state-of-the-art equipment.
Opportunities to develop - UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
A range of NHS discounts.
A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep

Date posted

06 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1213

Job locations

SUR Med Staff GI

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest
Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague)
Manage general surgical major trauma
Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work
Be part of a very supportive team

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Specialist registration
Ideally post graduate higher degree
Ideally post CCT fellowship
Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above)
Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest
Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague)
Manage general surgical major trauma
Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work
Be part of a very supportive team

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Specialist registration
Ideally post graduate higher degree
Ideally post CCT fellowship
Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above)
Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS

Desirable

Postgraduate degree
Post CCT Fellowship

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in colorectal surgery
Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
Ability to teach clinical skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Experience of audit management

Desirable

Experience in a specialist area of colorectal surgery
Experience in a major trauma centre

Living the Trust values

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

Ability to work well in a team
Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
Enthusiastic and motivated
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Ability to manage and lead others

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS

Desirable

Postgraduate degree
Post CCT Fellowship

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in colorectal surgery
Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
Ability to teach clinical skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Experience of audit management

Desirable

Experience in a specialist area of colorectal surgery
Experience in a major trauma centre

Living the Trust values

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

Ability to work well in a team
Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
Enthusiastic and motivated
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Ability to manage and lead others

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).