Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant in Colorectal & General Surgery to join our team on a full time fixed term basis. This is a locum post for a colorectal surgeon with the aim of treating elective General Surgery recovery patients and emergency General Surgery.
You will be based at the Basildon site but will be expected to work flexibly with colleagues across MSE. In addition to colorectal resections for benign and malignant disease, the applicant should be proficient in the management of all General Surgical Emergencies and the management of benign coloproctological disorders, gallstones, abdominal wall and groin hernias. Experience in paediatric surgery would be welcomed but is not essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10) based at Basildon. This will include on site day-time cover and post take ward rounds, including emergency operating, although senior support can be provided.
To perform independent elective operating for the elective recovery of patients on the long waiting list, this may include working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.
To provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service; this may include minor procedures
To provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
To participate in colorectal MDTs
To participate in 'hot' laparoscopic cholecystectomy list cover
To provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
If you join the MSE team you may be working at one of or across our three main sites:
- Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford
- Basildon and Thurrock Hospital
- Southend Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected:
- to provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10) based at Southend. This will include on site day-time cover and post take ward rounds, including emergency operating, although senior support can be provided.
- to perform independent elective operating for the elective recovery of patients on the long waiting list, this may include working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.
- to provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service; this may include minor procedures
- to participate in the suspected cancer Rapid Diagnostic Centre service
- to provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- to participate in colorectal MDTs
- to participate in hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy list cover
- To provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics
Organisational Duties:
- Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust Values.
- To undertake managerial and budgetary responsibilities as required.
- Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through mixture of case-based review and formal teaching activity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected:
- to provide consultant level General Surgery on call duties (1 in 10) based at Southend. This will include on site day-time cover and post take ward rounds, including emergency operating, although senior support can be provided.
- to perform independent elective operating for the elective recovery of patients on the long waiting list, this may include working on Saturdays with compensatory days off during the week.
- to provide outpatient colorectal and general surgical clinic service; this may include minor procedures
- to participate in the suspected cancer Rapid Diagnostic Centre service
- to provide specialist care in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- to participate in colorectal MDTs
- to participate in hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy list cover
- To provide Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics
Organisational Duties:
- Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust Values.
- To undertake managerial and budgetary responsibilities as required.
- Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through mixture of case-based review and formal teaching activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Experience in colorectal cancer surgery
Desirable
- Experience of development of business cases for service improvement
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills or training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Experience in colorectal cancer surgery
Desirable
- Experience of development of business cases for service improvement
- Experience in paediatric surgery
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Evidence of management experience or training.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills or training
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).
