Job summary
We are delighted to have the opportunity to expand and redesign our existing Consultant Colorectal team. We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our busy, friendly and innovative department. Excellent communication and team working is essential. The successful applicant will join our team of 12 Consultant General Surgeons (6 Upper and 6 Lower GI).
This is a substantive post and you will join six existing colorectal Consultants. The services provided include the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of colorectal disease as well as the management of the acute on-call service.
Main duties of the job
This post is offered on a full-time basis and is available as soon as possible. The role has been created to meet the increasing needs of the service. You will be contracted to 10 programmed activities per week.
You will need to demonstrate professional excellence and ability to deliver effective care.
Applicants should possess or be within six months of attaining a UK CCT or equivalent at the time of the advisory appointments committee.
About us
Outside of work, the South West is a great place to live whether you are looking to Dartmoor for walking and exploring the Tors, the local coast for water-sports or even a little bit further afield for a spot of surfing? With Exeter and Plymouth being within easy reach there is a wide range of diverse places on your doorstep for you to enjoy. There is excellent local education provision with 2 grammar schools and excellent universities in both Plymouth and Exeter. With recently upgraded road and public transport links, the South West is easily accessible to all.
Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register
- CCT (must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- Success in intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas equivalent
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in General Surgery.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Colorectal and General Surgery.
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in management of Colorectal cancer
- Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the General Surgical Service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical firm
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Desire to continue to audit practice
- Experience and participation in clinical audit
- Undertake undergraduate medical education
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's & other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis
- Experience in management & surgery IBD
- Experience in management of abdominal wall reconstruction
- Interest in management of early rectal cancer
- Interest in low rectal cancer including ELAPE
- Ability to work within a specialist unit, Surgical Division and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of Audit and management
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience / proven interest in teaching endoscopy and surgical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in refereed journals
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.
- Attendance at Communication Skills Course
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register
- CCT (must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- Success in intercollegiate Speciality Examination or Overseas equivalent
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in General Surgery.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within Colorectal and General Surgery.
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in management of Colorectal cancer
- Willing and able to work to guidelines and group discussions
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the General Surgical Service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical firm
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Desire to continue to audit practice
- Experience and participation in clinical audit
- Undertake undergraduate medical education
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's & other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
Desirable
- Postgraduate Thesis
- Experience in management & surgery IBD
- Experience in management of abdominal wall reconstruction
- Interest in management of early rectal cancer
- Interest in low rectal cancer including ELAPE
- Ability to work within a specialist unit, Surgical Division and working parties as appropriate.
- Experience of Audit and management
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience / proven interest in teaching endoscopy and surgical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in refereed journals
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels.
- Attendance at Communication Skills Course
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).
