Job summary
You will be required to provide emergency general surgery service in a 1 in 11 rota, which includes working as Surgeon of the Week, split into sperate period of weekends and weekdays. During the week separate 12 hours shifts to cover overnight is provided by another consultant colleague, again on a 1 in 11 basis During this period the candidate is expected to do daily ward rounds, review all emergency admissions and manage them both medically and surgically.
AAC interview will be held on Friday 16th May 2025 in the afternoon.
Main duties of the job
Full duties of the role are to be found on the attached job description.
Programmed Activities
2.0 Theatre 1.0 OPD 1.0 Endoscopy
0.5 Wards rounds
1.0 Clinical Administration
0.5 MDT 2.5 On-call
1.5 Supporting Professional Activities
10.0 Total
About us
The Blackpool Victoria Hospital serves a resident population of approximately 330,000. There are large seasonal fluctuations in population with Blackpool and surrounding areas of the Fylde coast attracting up to 16 million visitors a year. The Victoria Hospital is a District TEACHING General Hospital with 849 beds and serves the three surrounding boroughs of Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. On-site is the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, a £52 million development, which opened in July 2006. This has six cardiology teams, six cardiothoracic teams, three dedicated cardiac theatres, 14 critical care beds and 89 ward beds. In July 2011, the Trust's new Surgical Unit opened, which accommodates all elective and non-elective theatres, including three Day case theatres sited within a dedicated floor and unit. The Surgical Unit also features a dedicated urology unit and space for pre-operative assessments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties are shown above but full duties of the role are to be found on the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties are shown above but full duties of the role are to be found on the attached job description.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
- Primary medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Specialist Interest in colorectal and/or general surgery
- Specialist interest in Pelvic Floor
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Senior Registrar/SpR at Year 5/6 or equivalent training in Colorectal & General Surgery
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Wide general, emergency and colorectal open and laparoscopic surgical experience.
- Ability to deal with emergency and elective colorectal and general surgical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of advanced laparoscopic techniques
- Training in robotic colorectal surgery
Research/Audit/Publications
Essential
- Publications and presentations in the field of surgery
- Ability to supervise audit projects
- Recent personal involvement in audits
- Understanding of principles of research and audit
- Regular attendance at audit meeting
Desirable
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards
- Experience of supervision of other staff
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Experience in teaching undergraduate/post graduate medical students
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable
- Participation in a management training course
Health
Essential
- Fit to fulfil all aspects of the post
Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal
Essential
- Agreement to live within reasonable access to the Trust
Adherence to the Values of the Trust
Essential
- People Centred - Always patient and staff focused. Supports effective team work. Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviours Communicates widely and effectively.
- Compassion - Always shows empathy for patients and staff. Always seeks to understand how others are feeling.
- Positive - Always staying positive to reassure staff and patients. Always reflecting the impact of own attitude and behaviours upon the service and staff.
- Excellence - Always striving to do best for patients and staff. Always appreciating the efforts of others. Always taking responsibility for actions. Always seeking out opportunities for improvements.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
- Primary medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Specialist Interest in colorectal and/or general surgery
- Specialist interest in Pelvic Floor
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Senior Registrar/SpR at Year 5/6 or equivalent training in Colorectal & General Surgery
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Wide general, emergency and colorectal open and laparoscopic surgical experience.
- Ability to deal with emergency and elective colorectal and general surgical conditions
Desirable
- Experience of advanced laparoscopic techniques
- Training in robotic colorectal surgery
Research/Audit/Publications
Essential
- Publications and presentations in the field of surgery
- Ability to supervise audit projects
- Recent personal involvement in audits
- Understanding of principles of research and audit
- Regular attendance at audit meeting
Desirable
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards
- Experience of supervision of other staff
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
- Experience in teaching undergraduate/post graduate medical students
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable
- Participation in a management training course
Health
Essential
- Fit to fulfil all aspects of the post
Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal
Essential
- Agreement to live within reasonable access to the Trust
Adherence to the Values of the Trust
Essential
- People Centred - Always patient and staff focused. Supports effective team work. Able to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviours Communicates widely and effectively.
- Compassion - Always shows empathy for patients and staff. Always seeks to understand how others are feeling.
- Positive - Always staying positive to reassure staff and patients. Always reflecting the impact of own attitude and behaviours upon the service and staff.
- Excellence - Always striving to do best for patients and staff. Always appreciating the efforts of others. Always taking responsibility for actions. Always seeking out opportunities for improvements.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
