Job summary
UCLH is seeking to appoint two full-time Colorectal and General Surgery Consultants, one as a substantive post and one as a 12-month locum position. The post-holders will be part of the GI Surgery department, within the Gastrointestinal Services Division, and will specialise in either complex pelvic cancer surgery or IBD surgery.The post-holders will also need to develop specific sub-speciality skills to support aligned Gynaecology and Urology services.
The post-holders will be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken within the Colorectal and General Surgery Service are subject to robust governance arrangements that follow best practice. Patient safety, quality of care and clinical outcomes are expected to be at the centre of all aspects of clinical care.
The post-holders will work closely with the Colorectal and General Surgery team, with some joint operating and clinics, supporting data gathering and analysis to support local and national audits. The post holders, together with consultant colleagues will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of the trainees and to assist in preparing them for post- graduate examinations. Independent laparoscopic skills and an interest in teaching are essential.
CV required with application
If you are interested in both, please only apply for one. You will have the opportunity to discuss this at your interview, which will be held together for both roles - https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v6029866
Main duties of the job
To ensure that services are responsive to the needs of patients and other service users and their families.
Where appropriate, to facilitate working arrangements between the subspecialty teams within the service.
To meet regularly with key members of the multidisciplinary team and support effective multidisciplinary team working.
To work closely with the DCD and management team to respond to and meet external standards relevant to the Service.
To support the college tutor and educational supervisor in junior medical staff issues training and performance.
To support the DCD, implement and monitor compliance plans to ensure that all junior medical staff within the Service are compliant with legal requirements.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
- To attend meetings as appropriate with the Divisional Clinical Director and management team.
- In collaboration with clinical leadership and the management team, to support the local implementation of the NHS Plan and wider modernisation objectives within the Division.
- With the Divisional Clinical Director and management team, to support the service planning process for the Service and to ensure it meets its contractual and other performance requirements, e.g. waiting list targets, NHS Plan standards, winter pressures, etc.
- To be an active and supportive member within the Division, contributing to shared learning.
- To work collaboratively with the Divisional Clinical Director and management team, academic leaders and other colleagues across the Trust to ensure the Specialty delivers its research and development activity within the research governance framework and within the Trusts strategy for research and development.
- To promote equality and diversity actively and encourage colleagues to do the same.
- The GI surgery department is committed to providing equitable working conditions for all our staff. This job description is equitable with existing Consultant posts. On call frequency, number of theatre lists, and number of SPA sessions are all equal amongst Consultant posts.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
- To attend meetings as appropriate with the Divisional Clinical Director and management team.
- In collaboration with clinical leadership and the management team, to support the local implementation of the NHS Plan and wider modernisation objectives within the Division.
- With the Divisional Clinical Director and management team, to support the service planning process for the Service and to ensure it meets its contractual and other performance requirements, e.g. waiting list targets, NHS Plan standards, winter pressures, etc.
- To be an active and supportive member within the Division, contributing to shared learning.
- To work collaboratively with the Divisional Clinical Director and management team, academic leaders and other colleagues across the Trust to ensure the Specialty delivers its research and development activity within the research governance framework and within the Trusts strategy for research and development.
- To promote equality and diversity actively and encourage colleagues to do the same.
- The GI surgery department is committed to providing equitable working conditions for all our staff. This job description is equitable with existing Consultant posts. On call frequency, number of theatre lists, and number of SPA sessions are all equal amongst Consultant posts.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible of full UK GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist List in general Surgery or within six months of attaining
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS. Ability to work within these parameters.
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of resource and budgetary management.
Desirable
- Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Proven training in colorectal and General Surgery
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of and interest in teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Desirable
- Experience of working within an colorectal MDT setting
- Previous formal Teaching experience showing leadership skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in advanced laparoscopic surgery.
- Fully trained in General Surgery and able to manage common general surgical emergencies and Endocrine emergencies
- Proficient and independent in all primary Endocrine surgery procedure both open and laparoscopic
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings
Desirable
- Surgical skills in pelvic and complex GI surgery
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English;
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible of full UK GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist List in general Surgery or within six months of attaining
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- Understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS. Ability to work within these parameters.
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of resource and budgetary management.
Desirable
- Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Proven training in colorectal and General Surgery
- Clinical audit experience
- Experience of and interest in teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Desirable
- Experience of working within an colorectal MDT setting
- Previous formal Teaching experience showing leadership skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Proficient in advanced laparoscopic surgery.
- Fully trained in General Surgery and able to manage common general surgical emergencies and Endocrine emergencies
- Proficient and independent in all primary Endocrine surgery procedure both open and laparoscopic
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings
Desirable
- Surgical skills in pelvic and complex GI surgery
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English;
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with 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.
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).
