Job summary
Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed acute hospital) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (outpatients).
The department wishes to appoint a Locum Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with an interest in benign colorectal disease and abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). This 10 PA post has been developed in response to increasing demand in benign colorectal and complex hernia workload. This post is not initially intended to include cancer resection surgery. Experience in advanced AWR techniques and MDT working is essential. A research background and experience in management of complex abdominal wall hernias is desirable.
Applicants should either already be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC), or within six months of eligibility to be included, and hold a license to practice. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of General Surgery and Colorectal surgical patients admitted under her/his care and on call on a 1-in-10 rota based at the Croydon University Hospital site. This is a substantive consultant post with 10 programmed activities (PA). The role will focus upon both the provision of care for emergency general surgery patients and provision of elective services in abdominal wall reconstruction and benign colorectal disease. Operating lists may be undertaken jointly with consultant colleagues initially.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:Croydon University Hospital Purley Hospital The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside A minor injuries unit in New Addington
The General Surgery Department at Croydon University Hospital has an excellent track record for education and training as well as delivering high quality care. Croydon University Hospital was one of the first hospitals to return to offering elective care, and has led many initiatives now embedded nationally.
The General Surgery Department comprises of 10 Consultants and 15 registrars with a full SHO and foundation staff rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job description attached, for further details or informal visits contact:
Mr Said Mohamed, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Clinic Lead
said.mohamed1@nhs.net
Mr Rhys Thomas, Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon, Clinic Lead
rhys.thomas3@nhs.net
Miss Stella Vig, Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon, Clinical Director
stella.vig@nhs.net; Secretary 020 8401 3115
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job description attached, for further details or informal visits contact:
Mr Said Mohamed, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Clinic Lead
said.mohamed1@nhs.net
Mr Rhys Thomas, Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon, Clinic Lead
rhys.thomas3@nhs.net
Miss Stella Vig, Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon, Clinical Director
stella.vig@nhs.net; Secretary 020 8401 3115
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or appropriate higher surgical qualification of an equivalent level
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview); CESR; or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate or higher university research degree
Clinical Experience In General Colorectal Surgery
Essential
- Competence in generality of elective general and colorectal surgery
- Competence in emergency general surgery including common paediatric emergencies and trauma
Desirable
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Management experience
Essential
- Attendance at management and leadership course
- Understanding of working within integrated care systems
Reserach
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentations at international, national and regional meetings
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification
- Academic prizes/awards
- Peer-reviewed publications on topic of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Clinical Experience in Subspecialty Interest
Essential
- Experience in surgical management of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)
- Experience in advanced AWR techniques such as anterior & posterior component separation
Desirable
- Experience in surgical management of complex abdominal wall hernias (loss of domain, parastomal hernias, flank hernias
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working in AWR MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or appropriate higher surgical qualification of an equivalent level
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview); CESR; or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate or higher university research degree
Clinical Experience In General Colorectal Surgery
Essential
- Competence in generality of elective general and colorectal surgery
- Competence in emergency general surgery including common paediatric emergencies and trauma
Desirable
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Management experience
Essential
- Attendance at management and leadership course
- Understanding of working within integrated care systems
Reserach
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentations at international, national and regional meetings
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification
- Academic prizes/awards
- Peer-reviewed publications on topic of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Clinical Experience in Subspecialty Interest
Essential
- Experience in surgical management of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)
- Experience in advanced AWR techniques such as anterior & posterior component separation
Desirable
- Experience in surgical management of complex abdominal wall hernias (loss of domain, parastomal hernias, flank hernias
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working in AWR MDT
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).
