Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Specialty Registrar to join our busy Colorectal Department. The successful candidate will work with the existing Colorectal Surgery team which is led by ten Consultant Surgeons.
The post holder would take part in a programme of theatre, clinic and ward based activities designed as far as possible to complement their interests. They would also participate in a 1:10 middle grade on call rota providing experience in a wider range of surgical emergencies including major trauma, the unit being the trauma centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
As the Colorectal Fellow you will provide a Colorectal and General Surgery service which will include:
- Supervising the clinical and teaching activities of junior trainees.
- Assessing all new patients and liaising regarding clinical care with the Consultant and other colleagues.
- Participating in clinical audit.
- Contributing to departmental administrative needs.
- Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
- Contributing to clinical research.
The unit offers all aspects of Colorectal Surgery including both cancer and benign surgery. In addition to both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, the department offers TEMS, IBD, pelvic floor and complex pelvic surgery.
The applicant would also be encouraged to take a leading role in ward based care of patients under the guidance of the units consultants.
This will be fixed term initially for 6 months.
About us
Royal Preston Hospital
The General Surgery Department is based on three wards. There is a surgical assessment supported by a dedicated nurse specialist. Two of the twelve Theatres are dedicated to general surgery. There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite.
An excellent radiology department boasts 3 CT scanners, 2 MR scanners, a nuclear medicine department and interventional radiology. PET-CT available on-site. The colorectal and anal cancer multi-disciplinary meeting is held every Thursday afternoon and attended by core members of the Cancer Team (Surgeons, Radiologists, Endoscopists, Pathologist, Oncologists, Specialist Nurses and a MDT Co-ordinator).
Chorley Hospital
There are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds, as well as full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR and interventional facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for more information regarding the post.
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
If you are successful in obtaining a position with our Trust which involves working with patients, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. As a registered body with the DBS, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will conduct the administration of this application on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment or over 3 months. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service for an Enhanced DBS checkis£48.20.
Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail. Please ensure that email addresses are provided for your referees wherever possible.
As we often have many applicants for jobs at LTHTR, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
The NHS Constitution outlines what staff working in the NHS can expect from their employer and what is expected of you. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to the NHS Values and Pledges as expressed in the Constitution.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. An interview is guaranteed to any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria of the person specification.
If you have any difficulty applying on line, please contact the Medical Workforce Team
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for more information regarding the post.
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
If you are successful in obtaining a position with our Trust which involves working with patients, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. As a registered body with the DBS, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will conduct the administration of this application on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment or over 3 months. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service for an Enhanced DBS checkis£48.20.
Successful applicants will be contacted by e-mail. Please ensure that email addresses are provided for your referees wherever possible.
As we often have many applicants for jobs at LTHTR, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are short-listed for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
The NHS Constitution outlines what staff working in the NHS can expect from their employer and what is expected of you. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to the NHS Values and Pledges as expressed in the Constitution.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. An interview is guaranteed to any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria of the person specification.
If you have any difficulty applying on line, please contact the Medical Workforce Team
NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
- Peri or post CCT
Health
Essential
- Needs to meet professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisation skills - provide example
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment - provide example
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience of general surgery
- Clear understanding of research methodology and ethics, with examples
- Basic surgical training in surgery
Desirable
- UK experience in General Surgery at middle grade level
- ProveniInvolvement in audit/research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
- Peri or post CCT
Health
Essential
- Needs to meet professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisation skills - provide example
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment - provide example
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience of general surgery
- Clear understanding of research methodology and ethics, with examples
- Basic surgical training in surgery
Desirable
- UK experience in General Surgery at middle grade level
- ProveniInvolvement in audit/research
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).
