Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal team within the Surgery Care Group as a locum Consultant Surgeon in Colorectal with a 10+1 PA job plan. Candidates should be able to manage an undifferentiated general surgical take including major trauma and should have a subspecialist colorectal interest. Candidates should have GMC specialist registration.
You will be part of a team of 13 colorectal consultants working in a busy tertiary referral teaching hospital. Elective working will include colorectal cancer MDT's and IBD MDT's, elective laparoscopic and open surgery, Colonoscopy lists and outpatient activity. You will be expected to cover the unselected emergency weekend take on a 1:20 rota. Further weekend working covering emergency colorectal 1:20 and colorectal ward rounds 1:20 resulting in 3:20 weekends worked.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest
- Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague)
- Manage general surgical major trauma
- Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
- Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work
- Be part of a very supportive team
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Ideally post graduate higher degree
- Ideally post CCT fellowship
- Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above)
- Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest
- Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague)
- Manage general surgical major trauma
- Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
- Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work
- Be part of a very supportive team
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:
- Ideally post graduate higher degree
- Ideally post CCT fellowship
- Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above)
- Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in colorectal surgery
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist area of colorectal surgery
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to manage and lead others
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in colorectal surgery
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist area of colorectal surgery
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to manage and lead others
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).
