Job summary
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for a new substantive consultant post in Colorectal Surgery.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and progressive surgical team. The post is a replacement full-time post for a Consultant in General Surgery with a special interest in Colorectal Disease to join our team of General Surgeons with interests in Colorectal, Endocrine, benign Upper GI and Day Case surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide management of elective and emergency colorectal disease including both benign and malignant conditions and to support the General Surgery emergency service.
The appointee should be a fully trained colorectal surgeon with experience of laparoscopic colorectal surgery and the diagnosis and management of patients with colorectal diseases. In addition to responsibilities for the provision of a comprehensive service for colorectal disease, the appointee will have a commitment in general surgery and will take part in the emergency rota for general surgery. JAG accredited training in endoscopy would be desirable.
Visits to the Trust
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact us (see below) to discuss the post.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the hospital.
Contacts:
Mr Ashish Kelkar
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon & Clinical Director
Kettering General Hospital NHS trust
Secretary: 01536 492750
Mr Triantafyllos Doulias
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon & Clinical Lead
Kettering General Hospital NHS trust
Secretary: 01536 492182
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employerforour people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values:CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, CESR(CP) or European Community Rights
- The proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- An appropriate higher ("General Surgery") surgical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in General Surgery and evidence of training to include Colorectal Surgery including laparoscopic skills and management of benign and malignant conditions
- Clinical experience - equivalent to that required for CCST
- 10 years Postgrad Experience
- 2 years' experience in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, CESR(CP) or European Community Rights
- The proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- An appropriate higher ("General Surgery") surgical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive training and experience in General Surgery and evidence of training to include Colorectal Surgery including laparoscopic skills and management of benign and malignant conditions
- Clinical experience - equivalent to that required for CCST
- 10 years Postgrad Experience
- 2 years' experience in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
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).
