Job summary
Locum Consultant fixed term for 12 months in Colorectal and General Surgery with interest in Early Rectal Cancer and Endoscopy
"Excellent care for all and helping people in Croydon live healthier lives"
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. Services are delivered across two sites- Croydon University Hospital (CUH) site is a 450-bed acute hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital offers outpatient services. The General Surgery department includes Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Vascular and Breast surgery.
The department wishes to appoint a locum Consultant fixed term for 12 months in Colorectal and General Surgery with an interest Endoscopy. This 10 PA post has been developed in response to increasing demand in Endoscopy and endoscopic management of complex colorectal polyps.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to integrate within, and work alongside, the team of existing consultants in the Colorectal and General Surgery departments, as well as work within multidisciplinary teamsincluding healthcare professionals spanning the Oncology, Radiology and Gastroenterology departments. There will be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways. JAG accreditation in colonoscopy is essential and there will be requirement for the successful candidate to provide regular diagnostic endoscopy lists. The successful applicant will join a 1-in-10 weekday and weekend general surgical on-call rota at CroydonUniversity Hospital. Opportunities can be provided to further develop additional sub-specialty interests dependant on the needs and existing provision in the Croydon Colorectal Service.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Croydon Colorectal Service provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic and surgical care. Colorectal cancer diagnostic and surgical care is undertaken at Croydon University Hospital including TEMS for early rectal cancer. Oncological care is provided in conjunction with the Royal Marsden Hospital. The JAG-accredited Endoscopy unit provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy servicesincluding advanced polypectomy in the form of EMR and ESD as well as ERCP and EUS. The Pelvic Floor unit works closely with the Urogynaecology team in undertaking joint MDTs, clinics andoperating lists. Diagnostic services including endoanal and pelvic floor ultrasound and procedures including Laparoscopic VMR and Sacral Nerve Modulation are also undertaken. A broad remit ofprimary & re-operative IBD is undertaken and the care of IBD patients is undertaken in close conjunction with the Gastroenterology team including joint clinics and MDTs. Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction surgery is supported by a multi-specialty MDT and adjuncts including abdominal wall Botox therapy and both anterior and posterior component separation are routinely undertaken. The service contributes joint operating and MDT support to the BSGE-accredited Croydon Endometriosis Centre treating complex deep infiltrating endometriosis involving bowel.
The successful applicant should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and experience in establishing research trials. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
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 Person Specification for further details of essential and desirable criteria for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Croydon Colorectal Service provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic and surgical care. Colorectal cancer diagnostic and surgical care is undertaken at Croydon University Hospital including TEMS for early rectal cancer. Oncological care is provided in conjunction with the Royal Marsden Hospital. The JAG-accredited Endoscopy unit provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy servicesincluding advanced polypectomy in the form of EMR and ESD as well as ERCP and EUS. The Pelvic Floor unit works closely with the Urogynaecology team in undertaking joint MDTs, clinics andoperating lists. Diagnostic services including endoanal and pelvic floor ultrasound and procedures including Laparoscopic VMR and Sacral Nerve Modulation are also undertaken. A broad remit ofprimary & re-operative IBD is undertaken and the care of IBD patients is undertaken in close conjunction with the Gastroenterology team including joint clinics and MDTs. Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction surgery is supported by a multi-specialty MDT and adjuncts including abdominal wall Botox therapy and both anterior and posterior component separation are routinely undertaken. The service contributes joint operating and MDT support to the BSGE-accredited Croydon Endometriosis Centre treating complex deep infiltrating endometriosis involving bowel.
The successful applicant should have an audit and research portfolio, with an ongoing interest in expanding the portfolio and experience in establishing research trials. They should also demonstrate management responsibilities and a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
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 Person Specification for further details of essential and desirable criteria for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFRCS or appropriate higher surgical qualification of an equivalent level
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- oEntry 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
- oRelevant postgraduate or higher university research degree
Experience
Essential
- ocompetence in generality of elective general and colorectal surgery
- ocompetence in emergency general surgery including common paediatric emergencies and trauma
- oJAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Desirable
- oExperience in complex endometriosis management and surgery
Skills
Essential
- oattendance at management and leadership course
- ounderstanding of working within integrated care systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFRCS or appropriate higher surgical qualification of an equivalent level
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- oEntry 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
- oRelevant postgraduate or higher university research degree
Experience
Essential
- ocompetence in generality of elective general and colorectal surgery
- ocompetence in emergency general surgery including common paediatric emergencies and trauma
- oJAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Desirable
- oExperience in complex endometriosis management and surgery
Skills
Essential
- oattendance at management and leadership course
- ounderstanding of working within integrated care systems
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).
