Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of a Locum Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Colorectal and General Surgeon to work on the Bedford site. This is a purely benign colorectal post, with no elective cancer resection activity. The appointee would be expected to be proficient in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. The appointee would be expected to support the Straight to Test pathway for 2ww referrals supporting the 28 day faster diagnosis targets. The appointee will contribute to the emergency general surgery service, on a 1:7 rota (split weeks) with plans to move to a 1:8 rota.
The new appointee will be expected to assist in the development and provision of the core colorectal and general services at Bedford Hospital, contributing to the activity of the department and taking on other roles and responsibilities as required. There is a continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff. An interest in the teaching of undergraduates, nurses and allied health professionals is desirable with activity to support audit and research activities encouraged. The Trust is committed to supporting Continuing Medical Education as part of revalidation with appropriate mentoring provided dependent on the particular needs of the appointee.
Prospective candidates should hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register of the GMC for General Surgery. It is desirable that they hold JAG Accreditation in colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic) but essential to be working towards this requirement.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is for 10 PAs in the first instance, consisting of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care (including 1.5 PA on-call work) and 1.5 SPAs.
The applicant should be fully laparoscopically trained, and will contribute to the laparoscopic colorectal service at Bedford Hospital. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the general surgical workload (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair etc.) but with no specific requirement to undertake elective paediatric surgery. The appointee will participate in the provision of emergency general surgical services on a rotational basis (currently 1:7, to decrease to 1:8 with this expansion post). There are similar levels of laboratory, radiology and middle grade support at the weekend as during the week.
Fixed sessions:
- full day theatre session
- 2 half day outpatient sessions
- 1 endoscopy session
Flexible Sessions:
- Ward rounds
- Clinical administration
- Teaching
Departmental Meetings:
- Inflammatory bowel disease MDT (2 hours/fortnight)
- Gastrointestinal X-ray meeting (1 hour/week)
- Monthly Departmental Meeting
- Departmental Audit Meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is for 10 PAs in the first instance, consisting of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care (including 1.5 PA on-call work) and 1.5 SPAs.
The applicant should be fully laparoscopically trained, and will contribute to the laparoscopic colorectal service at Bedford Hospital. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the general surgical workload (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair etc.) but with no specific requirement to undertake elective paediatric surgery. The appointee will participate in the provision of emergency general surgical services on a rotational basis (currently 1:7, to decrease to 1:8 with this expansion post). There are similar levels of laboratory, radiology and middle grade support at the weekend as during the week.
Fixed sessions:
- full day theatre session
- 2 half day outpatient sessions
- 1 endoscopy session
Flexible Sessions:
- Ward rounds
- Clinical administration
- Teaching
Departmental Meetings:
- Inflammatory bowel disease MDT (2 hours/fortnight)
- Gastrointestinal X-ray meeting (1 hour/week)
- Monthly Departmental Meeting
- Departmental Audit Meetings
Person Specification
GMC Registrarion
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (must be on specialist register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS and FRCS or equivalent
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. MSc, MD
Knowledge and Clinical skills
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of District General Hospital work
Management/Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects, relevant to surgery
Teaching Research/Publications
Essential
- Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
Desirable
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in Bedford, residing within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Person Specification
GMC Registrarion
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (must be on specialist register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS and FRCS or equivalent
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. MSc, MD
Knowledge and Clinical skills
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of District General Hospital work
Management/Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects, relevant to surgery
Teaching Research/Publications
Essential
- Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
Desirable
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in Bedford, residing within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
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
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).
