Job summary
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, wish to appoint a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease including ileo-anal pouch.
We are looking for a keen, dynamic Consultant willing to integrate with existing teams of 11 colorectal consultants to deliver a first-class service. It is a full-time post consisting of 10 PAs, of which 1.5 are dedicated SPA time. The job plan and SPA entitlement will be formally reviewed after 6 months and adjusted as necessary.
The new appointee expected to have elective and emergency commitments at Aintree and Royal Liverpool Hospitals sites. On call duties are described in detail further on. It is an exciting period for the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust with a brand-new state of the art hospital functioning in full capacity since October 2022.
The trust is committed to innovative and technical developments within surgery, and this is demonstrated within the services we deliver.
Applicants must have full GMC registration, entry on the Specialist Register for General Surgery via CCT or CESR (CP) or European Community Rights- proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
They should be able to provide evidence of high standards achieved in technical operating, especially colorectal surgery.
If successful, you will be joining a well-established unit and will be expected to participate in the development of our future services
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for suitably qualified individuals for a Consultant Colorectal/ General Surgeon with an interest in IBD in the General Surgery Care Group, Department of Colorectal Surgery currently with regular clinical duties on 2 sites of the Trust Royal Liverpool Hospital (RLH) and Aintree Hospitals (AUH).
This is being advertised as a full-time post but all applications will be considered on merit, including those hoping to work less than full time.
The position comes with full secretarial support, a dedicated office in our current building, and equitable support from the junior doctors and AHPs who form part of the wider colorectal team.We currently have 11 colorectal consultants, 6 ST places, 3 CST, 3 FY2 and 10 FY1 in colorectal, as well as 2 surgical assistants, a ward ANP and a team of 7 Colorectal Cancer Nurse Specialists. There are RCS approved colorectal fellow and a North of England laparoscopic fellow (NLF) in the department. There is also a dedicated full-time surgical IBD nurse looking after IBD and specially pouch patients.
There will be a rota for 7 day dedicated colorectal consultant cover to look after the inpatients to avoid problems associated with multi-site working .
This post is a replacement post to match the increase in demand in IBD work within the current Colorectal Unit.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that successful candidate will spend most clinical time with IBD and NET patients. Candidate will be strongly encourage to take one other sub-speciality work from ERC , endometriosis or pelvic floor. All three services are regional teritary referral with dedicated teams and MDTs.
It is expected that candidate will be part of on-call general surgery at the AUH site which is currently covered by Emergency general surgery team in daytime with speciality consultants contribute to out of hours and weekend general surgery cover. There is also a specialised colorectal cover during the daytime at RLH site. Expected general surgery rota will be 1:20 and colorectal specialised cover is 1:12.
It is expected that this may change at some point in the future (later half 2022) as the merger progresses. There is a plan to have all acute on-call general surgery take at AUH site with elective cancer surgeries at the Royal site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that successful candidate will spend most clinical time with IBD and NET patients. Candidate will be strongly encourage to take one other sub-speciality work from ERC , endometriosis or pelvic floor. All three services are regional teritary referral with dedicated teams and MDTs.
It is expected that candidate will be part of on-call general surgery at the AUH site which is currently covered by Emergency general surgery team in daytime with speciality consultants contribute to out of hours and weekend general surgery cover. There is also a specialised colorectal cover during the daytime at RLH site. Expected general surgery rota will be 1:20 and colorectal specialised cover is 1:12.
It is expected that this may change at some point in the future (later half 2022) as the merger progresses. There is a plan to have all acute on-call general surgery take at AUH site with elective cancer surgeries at the Royal site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice The candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining this.
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support.
- Basic Surgical Skills instructor.
- Joint Association Gastroenterology (JAG) accredited for colonoscopy RCS Faculty for surgical courses.
Higher Degree/Teaching
Desirable
Fellowships
Essential
- Fellowship in IBD including pouches.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Laparoscopic colorectal surgery Training in TEMS, Endometriosis, Pelvic floor.
Research and Publication
Essential
- Minimum of two publications in peer reviewed journal as first author
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journal Track record of Clinical Trails recruitment.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of general and colorectal surgery, Laparoscopic colorectal surgery and advanced pelvic surgery.
- Involvement in audit.
Desirable
- Presentation of audit in meetings.
- Formal experience in Teaching with University.
- Prior knowledge and experience of NET tumour.
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisation skills.
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Leadership role as a trainee or consultant level.
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Occupational Health examination
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice The candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of obtaining this.
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support.
- Basic Surgical Skills instructor.
- Joint Association Gastroenterology (JAG) accredited for colonoscopy RCS Faculty for surgical courses.
Higher Degree/Teaching
Desirable
Fellowships
Essential
- Fellowship in IBD including pouches.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Laparoscopic colorectal surgery Training in TEMS, Endometriosis, Pelvic floor.
Research and Publication
Essential
- Minimum of two publications in peer reviewed journal as first author
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journal Track record of Clinical Trails recruitment.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of general and colorectal surgery, Laparoscopic colorectal surgery and advanced pelvic surgery.
- Involvement in audit.
Desirable
- Presentation of audit in meetings.
- Formal experience in Teaching with University.
- Prior knowledge and experience of NET tumour.
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisation skills.
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Leadership role as a trainee or consultant level.
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Occupational Health examination
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).
