Job summary
We are recruiting for a Consultant within our friendly and well-established Surgical Specialties Division to expand Colorectal surgery capacity as well as increase the sub-specialty interests of other existing Consultants and augmentation of the on-call rota.
You will join an existing team of 16 consultants, 4 upper GI (1 fixed term) 7 Colorectal, four Breast and one Vascular, providing Surgical care in Chesterfield for patients from North Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
The General Surgery Department is expanding the number of consultants to meet increasing demand which will result in a change in the current frequency of on call duties once further appointees are in place.
The successful candidate may provide regular colonoscopy lists and will work with several other established Colorectal surgeons to deliver the subspeciality service and cancer pathway.
The post will include a commitment to the "Duty Surgeon" daytime general on-call rota along with night on call.
There will also be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate requisite numbers of index logbook operations for emergency surgery and elective benign colorectal surgery. This will allow the candidate to function as general and benign colorectal surgeon, although they will have opportunity to have a mentor from within the department. An interest in Inflammatory bowel disease will be welcome.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Exit exam)
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy by the time of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Broad recent experience of emergency general and colorectal surgery, sufficient to function on the Consultant on-call rota with significant recent experience in Colonoscopy
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency General Surgery including acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy where necessary.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Quality/ clinical audit experience
- Experience of participation in CPD.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of requisite numbers of index logbook operations for emergency surgery and colorectal elective work
- Post CCT fellowship in benign colorectal theme
- Previous experience of using online patient record system e.g. SystmOne.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Exit exam)
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and entry on GMC specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- JAG accreditation in Colonoscopy by the time of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Broad recent experience of emergency general and colorectal surgery, sufficient to function on the Consultant on-call rota with significant recent experience in Colonoscopy
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency General Surgery including acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy where necessary.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills
- Quality/ clinical audit experience
- Experience of participation in CPD.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of requisite numbers of index logbook operations for emergency surgery and colorectal elective work
- Post CCT fellowship in benign colorectal theme
- Previous experience of using online patient record system e.g. SystmOne.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.
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).
