Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of NHS Locum Consultant General/Colorectal Surgeon at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, for a term of 6 months with a possibility of renewal.
This post is to commence in September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post attracts 10 PAs and will include a 1 in 8 on call commitment for emergency general surgery.
The elective workload includes lower GI endoscopy. The post is based at Warwick Hospital with some clinics held at Stratford upon Avon Hospital if required.
Main duties of the job
This post is a locum consultant post to cover the work of a long term locum colleague who has been appointed to a substantive post.
It is for 6 months initially with a possibility of an extension if required. The timetable includes out- patient clinics in general and colorectal surgery, lower GI endoscopy and elective operating sessions. It also involves a 1 in 8 on call commitment to emergency general surgery.
The elective work for this post is a mix of general surgery to include hernia repair and laparoscopic cholecystectomy as well as proctology and other aspects of colorectal surgery, depending on skills and experience of the successful candidate.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcester.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all of our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities, and onsite subsidised restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant General Surgical Team at SWFT are a cohesive group of dedicated and friendly surgeons striving for excellence. There is a strong culture of training within the department.
The department provides both elective and emergency surgical services to the people of South Warwickshire. The emergency commitment of this post is through an active part in a 1 in 8 non-resident on-call rota. While on-call, the post-holder will be expected to do a ward round each morning of emergency patients (including Saturday and Sunday) and will have access to a daily NCEPOD theatre.
We have an active Surgical Assessment Unit, and aim to provide ambulatory and outpatient surgical emergency care where possible. On call and elective work is supported by a full complement of junior doctors and a team of ACPs. No elective commitments will be expected during on-call periods.
There is on site specialty support from both Urology and Gynaecology. Vascular Surgery and Major Trauma support are via the regional hub at the University Hospital in Coventry.
Outpatient clinics take place at both Warwick and Stratford Hospital. They currently include a mix of face to face and telephone appointments. Inpatient general surgery care is at Warwick Hospital.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, theatre services have been reconfigured to allow elective work to continue safely on site. Day case theatres are currently used for patients unscreened for COVID-19, housing the NCEPOD and Trauma theatres. Main theatres are currently used for elective screened patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant General Surgical Team at SWFT are a cohesive group of dedicated and friendly surgeons striving for excellence. There is a strong culture of training within the department.
The department provides both elective and emergency surgical services to the people of South Warwickshire. The emergency commitment of this post is through an active part in a 1 in 8 non-resident on-call rota. While on-call, the post-holder will be expected to do a ward round each morning of emergency patients (including Saturday and Sunday) and will have access to a daily NCEPOD theatre.
We have an active Surgical Assessment Unit, and aim to provide ambulatory and outpatient surgical emergency care where possible. On call and elective work is supported by a full complement of junior doctors and a team of ACPs. No elective commitments will be expected during on-call periods.
There is on site specialty support from both Urology and Gynaecology. Vascular Surgery and Major Trauma support are via the regional hub at the University Hospital in Coventry.
Outpatient clinics take place at both Warwick and Stratford Hospital. They currently include a mix of face to face and telephone appointments. Inpatient general surgery care is at Warwick Hospital.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, theatre services have been reconfigured to allow elective work to continue safely on site. Day case theatres are currently used for patients unscreened for COVID-19, housing the NCEPOD and Trauma theatres. Main theatres are currently used for elective screened patients.
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- Competent in emergency General Surgery
- Competent in elective general surgery including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and colorectal surgery
- JAG certified in colonoscopy
Desirable
- CCST/ CESR in general surgery (or within 6 months of attaining at time of interview)
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- Competent in emergency General Surgery
- Competent in elective general surgery including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and colorectal surgery
- JAG certified in colonoscopy
Desirable
- CCST/ CESR in general surgery (or within 6 months of attaining at time of interview)
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).
