Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for a consultant vacancy with the Colorectal and General Surgery service based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in the West Midlands.
The post will be based at the Good Hope site with some elective theatre commitments also located on the Solihull Hospital site. A declared interest and clinical experience in the management of Pelvic Foor conditions is desirable.
The colorectal surgery team at Good Hope Hospital offers a comprehensive service treating colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor, and proctology. The Good Hope colorectal team also offers regional services for early rectal cancer and TEMS, and cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for colorectal peritoneal metastases and other peritoneal malignancies.
Main duties of the job
To attend Specialist MDTs.
To conduct theatre sessions, clinics, and rotational on call allocations.
To contribute to the Endoscopy service.
To participate in regular clinical audit.
To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered.
To maintain CPD.
To participate actively in clinical governance and to develop audit / research interests within the resources available.
As this is a post in a developing Trust structure, the role will be reviewed from time to time, and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service, across both elective and emergency pathways. The post holder will also take part in the Good Hope emergency on call rota (1:8) and the Solihull Consultant of the week rota (1:24).
This is a replacement post to allow continuity of the service but also to ensure there is sufficient sub-speciality cover within the team and to provide succession planning for colleagues. The post holder will support the general and colorectal service to ensure maximal session utilisation within colorectal and general surgery. The post holder will be part of the colorectal team based at Good Hope Hospital site but also work collaboratively with colleagues on the Heartlands, Solihull, & Queen Elizabeth hospital sites as part of the wider UHB Colorectal Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service, across both elective and emergency pathways. The post holder will also take part in the Good Hope emergency on call rota (1:8) and the Solihull Consultant of the week rota (1:24).
This is a replacement post to allow continuity of the service but also to ensure there is sufficient sub-speciality cover within the team and to provide succession planning for colleagues. The post holder will support the general and colorectal service to ensure maximal session utilisation within colorectal and general surgery. The post holder will be part of the colorectal team based at Good Hope Hospital site but also work collaboratively with colleagues on the Heartlands, Solihull, & Queen Elizabeth hospital sites as part of the wider UHB Colorectal Network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Eligible to reside and work in the UK
- *FRCS (Gen) or equivalent
- *Entry on GMC specialist register
- *Post-CCT fellowship in specialist colorectal surgery
Desirable
- *MD or PhD
- *Pelvic Floor Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- *Colorectal surgery training and experience
- *Experience and competency in emergency general surgery
Desirable
- *Specialist interest, training, and experience in Pelvic Floor surgery
- *Advanced laparoscopic skills
- *Colonoscopy JAG accreditation
- *Post-CCT training in minimal access colorectal surgery
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Excellent communication and people management skills
- *Ability to work under pressure
- *Good organisational skills
- *Good team worker
- *Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Eligible to reside and work in the UK
- *FRCS (Gen) or equivalent
- *Entry on GMC specialist register
- *Post-CCT fellowship in specialist colorectal surgery
Desirable
- *MD or PhD
- *Pelvic Floor Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- *Colorectal surgery training and experience
- *Experience and competency in emergency general surgery
Desirable
- *Specialist interest, training, and experience in Pelvic Floor surgery
- *Advanced laparoscopic skills
- *Colonoscopy JAG accreditation
- *Post-CCT training in minimal access colorectal surgery
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Excellent communication and people management skills
- *Ability to work under pressure
- *Good organisational skills
- *Good team worker
- *Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
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).
