Job summary
The
John Goligher Unit is run by twelve Consultant Colorectal Surgeons with
sub-speciality interests in advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer,
minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, pelvic floor surgery, abdominal wall
reconstruction, complex inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal failure.
Each
year we offer four fellowships for senior trainees who have completed their
general surgery training to CCT level or equivalent.
Fellows
can expect a broad programme of advanced training with the option of tailoring
the year to focus on one or more subspecialties.
The post is fixed term for a 12-month period. It is
envisaged that the successful candidate will fulfil the training objectives of
their fellowship within this period.
Main duties of the job
Fellows
on the unit have already completed registrar/residency training (post-CCT or
equivalent) and benefit from consultant-led training in the operating theatre.
We expect the applicant to be experienced enough to make sound independent
clinical judgements and to look after this complex group of patients on a
day-to-day basis. They are also expected to supervise and teach the registrars
and SHOs. The applicant will be expected to conduct rounds and clinics
independently. They may also be asked to perform certain lists independently,
appropriate for their level of experience. As part of the Senior Registrar (SR)
rota, they will supervise and support the on-call Registrar with acute
admissions, operating and referrals on non-resident rota Mon-Fri.
As a large teaching hospital there are multiple
opportunities for teaching and training. There are leadership and service
improvement roles that can be picked up by fellows. The unit remains at the
forefront of international research into colorectal disease and is supported by
world class pathology, gastroenterology and radiology departments. Our academic
University department, led by Professor David Jayne, has a large portfolio of
both basic science and translational research projects and Fellows are encouraged
(and supported) to publish at least one manuscript during the course of the
year.
About us
The
unit is composed of twelve consultant surgeons (ten whole time equivalent),
four senior fellows, five Y&H Deanery SpRs, three core trainees (CT), four
foundation (FY1) trainees, advanced care practitioners (ACPs) and colorectal
nurse specialists (CNS).
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work.
Our
five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Ward
management
Main
case operating theatres
Day
case operating theatres
Outpatient
clinics
Post-operative
intensive care
On-call
SR duties 1:9
Discussions
with relatives
Initiation/change
of treatment
Research
& audit
Teaching
juniors
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Ward
management
Main
case operating theatres
Day
case operating theatres
Outpatient
clinics
Post-operative
intensive care
On-call
SR duties 1:9
Discussions
with relatives
Initiation/change
of treatment
Research
& audit
Teaching
juniors
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Competent in general laparoscopic surgery
- Competent to do general surgical on calls at senior registrar level
Desirable
- Experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- Experience in clinical research (publications)
- Experience in teaching
- Experience in colonoscopy
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in general and colorectal surgery (logbook)
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of registrar/residency training in general/ colorectal surgery (CCT) or within 12 months prior to CCT
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree MSc, MD, PhD, MBA
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- The Department can support applicants with GMC registration; there are various sponsorship routes to enable this. LTHT will not routinely fund this but may be able to in exceptional circumstances.
- Applicants should make any support needs clear at the point of interview. This will not affect the recruitment process.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Takes responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- Highly motivated individuals, ready to lead a team of middle and junior grade doctors
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Competent in general laparoscopic surgery
- Competent to do general surgical on calls at senior registrar level
Desirable
- Experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- Experience in clinical research (publications)
- Experience in teaching
- Experience in colonoscopy
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of competencies in general and colorectal surgery (logbook)
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of registrar/residency training in general/ colorectal surgery (CCT) or within 12 months prior to CCT
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree MSc, MD, PhD, MBA
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- The Department can support applicants with GMC registration; there are various sponsorship routes to enable this. LTHT will not routinely fund this but may be able to in exceptional circumstances.
- Applicants should make any support needs clear at the point of interview. This will not affect the recruitment process.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Takes responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- Highly motivated individuals, ready to lead a team of middle and junior grade doctors
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
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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).
