Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Consultant - Colorectal Surgery

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Job summary

There is an opportunity to join a great team in beautiful Cornwall. The RCHT Colorectal unit has been fully laparoscopic for close to a decade, early adopters of LOREC ELAPE, TaTME, with integrated laparoscopic theatres. We are a dynamic team, good interpersonal aspects to working here, early adopters and evidence based.

The colorectal group of eight carry sub-specialist interests. Two deliver pouch services, two perform ELAPE, three deliver TEO procedures, two have pelvic floor training and all contribute to IBD and cancer. The specialty manages 450 new cancers a year with nearly over 300 major resections. The successful candidate should bring complementary skills to the department to develop sustainable provision across the areas.

The Trust owns three sites with Gastrointestinal Surgery and Endoscopy taking place in Truro (Treliske) and Penzance (West Cornwall Hospital). The Trust has a full vascular service as well as 24 / 7 Interventional Radiology; Medical Gastroenterology provide on call Endoscopy service with weekend Inpatient Endoscopy lists.

Main duties of the job

Please contact Nick Battersby prior to applying.

We are a busy acute hospital and the surgical service that runs a commitment free on call with a second Consultant delivering acute operating in the mornings. We are exploring options for further expansion to support modernising the emergency service.

As well as adult services the hospital delivers general paediatric surgery and candidates with general paediatric training would be especially welcome.

This post will have a 10/12 PA job plan

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise

It is desirable that applicants are on the GMC Specialist Register. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Do you have a partner and family who would relocate with you? If so, then please contact us as we have a variety of employment opportunities within the hospital and would be happy to discuss this with you.

Informal enquiries regarding this post should be addressed to

Mr Paul Lidder, Colorectal, Divisional Lead, at paul.lidder@nhs.netor call on 01872 252736

Mr James Clark, UGI, Specialty and Emergency Lead, at james.clark10@nhs.net or call on 01872 252373

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The Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-MS-3705

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

  • On GMC Specialist Register

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
  • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Desirable

  • On GMC Specialist Register

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
  • Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Colorectal Lead

Mr Nicholas Battersby

nicholas.battersby@nhs.net

07826869544

Details

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-MS-3705

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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