Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Special Interest: Robotic surgery

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The closing date is 20 April 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Colorectal Surgeon with special interest the management of pelvic floor disorders, based at the Royal Gwent Hospital. This is a post to replace a consultant who is retiring.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team of surgeons within the division of General Surgery and will be required to be part of the General Surgery on-call rota. Training in the management of all aspects of emergency general surgery is essential.

Organisation of colorectal surgical services within the Health Board are based on the following:

There are 9 Consultant Colorectal Surgeons (this appointment will bring this number to 10)

Main duties of the job

The hospital has a busy General Surgical intake. Cancer and ERAS are firmly embedded within the department as is a commitment to teach and involvement with research. Dedicated interventional Radiologists also work closely with the department, and a weekly radiology meeting to discuss complex benign pathology is held. There is also a weekly surgical departmental teaching meeting.

A commitment to audit and clinical governance and risk management is mandatory. It is also expected that the post holder will actively participate in leading training and assessment of juniors. The content of the job plan will be agreed jointly with the Clinical Director. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis.

Elective colorectal services across the Health Board have been centralised to the Royal Gwent Hospital Site. Diagnostic and out-patient services for pelvic floor disorders have been based at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. Emergency General Surgery work takes place at Grange University Hospital. All elective commitments will be cancelled during the on-call sessions.

The candidate will be expected to travel between sites. This will be reflected in annual job planning

During periods of absence or when the surgeon is on another site, any patient requiring post-op care or in the event of an emergency will be undertaken by the consultant of the day.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£106,000 to £1,546,760 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-CON591

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

  • Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

  • Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Management

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Reserach

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Other Requirements

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Training

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Management

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Reserach

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Other Requirements

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

Training

Essential

  • as per person spec

Desirable

  • as per person spec

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon. Lead Clinician

Rhodri Codd

rhodri.codd@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£106,000 to £1,546,760 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-CON591

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


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