Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Colorectal Surgery at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement post. It is a full time appointment but applicants wishing to work part-time will also be considered. There are four existing Consultants in Colorectal Surgery with a further three Emergency Surgery Consultants with a colorectal interest.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the on-call consultant rota for General Surgery. The out of hours on call commitment is 1 in 11. Clinical responsibility and managerial leadership within the Department of General Surgery is shared by the Consultants.
Main duties of the job
The appointee must have FRCS and wide experience in elective and emergency general surgery. The appointee should have had specific training in open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for benign and malignant conditions. The appointee should be JAG-accredited to undertake diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and should also possess teaching and administrative skills.
The post holder will take part in the full range of colorectal services including the management of colorectal cancer. They will be encouraged to develop subspecialty interests and to share in the responsibility for the management of the pelvic floor service. The new consultant would be expected to have some prior pelvic floor experience and to have an active involvement in all aspects of the pelvic floor service.
Clinical commitments predominantly take place at 3 major sites - Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, West Berkshire Community Hospital in Thatcham, near Newbury, and Bracknell Healthspace in Bracknell. There are also outpatient opportunities at Townlands Hospital in Henley-upon-Thames
The successful applicant will have a track record as a good communicator and team-player, and demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team that thrives on co-operative working and sub-specialisation. They would also bring an active research interest and expand our research opportunities with the Universities of Reading and Oxford.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The Chairman of the Trust Board is Mr Graham Sims, the Chief Executive is Mr Steve McManus, the Medical Director is Dr Janet Lippett. The line manager for this post is Dr Jon Simmons, Director of Planned Care. The Clinical Lead for General Surgery is Mr Greg Jones.
The Trust provides a wide range of services for people living in Berkshire. Our catchment area extends as far as Hungerford in the west to Bracknell in the east, part of Hampshire to the south and Henley on Thames and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The population is expanding and stands at approximately 600,000. Although the general socio-economic indices are good, there are significant areas of urban deprivation, particularly in Reading and rural poverty in the far west. The Trust bed numbers currently stand at 793 inpatient beds (627 acute, 46 paediatrics and 120 maternity) and 204 day beds/spaces.
Facilities are those associated with a large District General Hospital. The Trust organises its structure to facilitate clinical leadership and to enable a meaningful clinically led management structure. The Trust is organised around 3 Clinical Care Groups each led by a Consultant and Care Group Board
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a whole time post with a minimum of 10 Programmed Activities. The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan. Applicants wishing to work less than full time will be considered, with appropriate adjustments to the job plan to maintain a balance of Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Activities. The post holder will participate in annual appraisal, and the job plan will be reviewed annually, with the Clinical Director who is the line manager for the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a whole time post with a minimum of 10 Programmed Activities. The balance between Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Activities will be agreed with the post holder in the final job plan. Applicants wishing to work less than full time will be considered, with appropriate adjustments to the job plan to maintain a balance of Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Activities. The post holder will participate in annual appraisal, and the job plan will be reviewed annually, with the Clinical Director who is the line manager for the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant is on the specialist register or can provide evidence that they are within 6 months of award of a CCT for general surgery at the time of interview.
- Full registration with the GMC
- Revalidated or in a state of readiness for future revalidation
Desirable
- Fellowship training in pelvic floor surgery or another subspecialty interest
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Broad general training in open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for benign and malignant conditions
- The appointee should be JAG accredited for diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Clear understanding of clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Understanding of the Francis Report
Desirable
- Previous experience of performing anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasound
- Subspecialty colorectal fellowship
- JAG accredited for UGI endoscopy
Audit Management, Organisation & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Able to prioritise according to clinical need
- Organisational skills
- Ability to chair meetings
Desirable
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
- Evidence of management experience
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Commitment to training
- Evidence and willingness to provide teaching and supervision to trainees and Allied Health Professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in surgical training
- Educational qualification
Academic/Career Progression
Essential
- Understanding of principles of research
- Evidence of personal involvement
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
- Publications
- PI experience in clinical trial
Personal Skils/Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Thoroughness Initiative, enthusiasm and drive
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
Personal Qualities
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant is on the specialist register or can provide evidence that they are within 6 months of award of a CCT for general surgery at the time of interview.
- Full registration with the GMC
- Revalidated or in a state of readiness for future revalidation
Desirable
- Fellowship training in pelvic floor surgery or another subspecialty interest
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Broad general training in open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for benign and malignant conditions
- The appointee should be JAG accredited for diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Clear understanding of clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- Understanding of the Francis Report
Desirable
- Previous experience of performing anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasound
- Subspecialty colorectal fellowship
- JAG accredited for UGI endoscopy
Audit Management, Organisation & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Able to prioritise according to clinical need
- Organisational skills
- Ability to chair meetings
Desirable
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
- Evidence of management experience
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Commitment to training
- Evidence and willingness to provide teaching and supervision to trainees and Allied Health Professionals
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in surgical training
- Educational qualification
Academic/Career Progression
Essential
- Understanding of principles of research
- Evidence of personal involvement
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
- Publications
- PI experience in clinical trial
Personal Skils/Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Thoroughness Initiative, enthusiasm and drive
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
Personal Qualities
Essential
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).
