Job summary
Applications are invited for a new substantive Colorectal Consultant to supplement our team of seventeen Consultant Surgeons who provide emergency and specialist elective general surgery services. The Consultant will help to develop the elective colorectal service provision across the whole of Teesside working collaboratively with colleagues in South Tees under the joint group structure of executives leading the Trusts.
North Tees is committed to evolving our robotic surgery program towards a 7day elective service. A new robotic theatre build is commencing imminently in order to increase theatre capacity to assist with this development. It is anticipated the successful applicant will contribute towards this service with the existing consultants. The new consultant will have the opportunity to visit and train in robotic surgery in a high volume unit in the UK if not currently trained in robotic surgery; the consultant would go through a structured training programme in robotic assisted surgery. Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed a robotic training Fellowship approved by Intuitive.
Main duties of the job
This role may be suitable for non-UK or non-EEA job applicants wishing to apply for Home Office Tier 2 sponsorship.
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Level Criminal Records Bureau check. This post is considered a "regulated activity" within the terms of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, and appointments will be subject to registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The new consultant will be expected to provide a service for the management of colorectal cancers and benign colorectal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease and functional bowel disorders. Due to the current skill mix within the consultant team preference will be given towards a candidate who can mostly contribute towards the delivery of the cancer service and the pelvic floor service.
The post will be offered for 10 PAs under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants (England). Candidates should be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST). Although the post is tenable on a whole time basis, any applicant who, for personal reasons, is unable to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. Additional PA's will be allocated following job plan review and agreed between candidate and employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The new consultant will be expected to provide a service for the management of colorectal cancers and benign colorectal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease and functional bowel disorders. Due to the current skill mix within the consultant team preference will be given towards a candidate who can mostly contribute towards the delivery of the cancer service and the pelvic floor service.
The post will be offered for 10 PAs under the Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants (England). Candidates should be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice and on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining their CCST). Although the post is tenable on a whole time basis, any applicant who, for personal reasons, is unable to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. Additional PA's will be allocated following job plan review and agreed between candidate and employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC specialist register (CCT, CESR, ECR)
Desirable
- higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- General Surgery experience in managing acute general surgical take
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Knowledge of principles of involvement of medical staff in management
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of Undergraduate Medical Education
- Evidence of clinical research including publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- GI Surgery interest, upper or lower
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC specialist register (CCT, CESR, ECR)
Desirable
- higher qualification relevant to the specialty
- MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- General Surgery experience in managing acute general surgical take
- Evidence of continuing medical education
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Knowledge of principles of involvement of medical staff in management
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of Undergraduate Medical Education
- Evidence of clinical research including publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- GI Surgery interest, upper or lower
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).
