Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Colorectal (Fixed term 12 months from December 2024)
50% on call slot.
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Colorectal Surgery within the General Surgery department, for a 12-month fixed term position.
The current team consists of 11 surgeons with a variety of specialist interests including cancer surgery, robotic surgery, pelvic floor surgery and benign colorectal surgery. In addition, the team includes specialist cancer CNS plus ANPs. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will include some emergency and on call work.
This post would be ideal for a doctor who has completed or near completion of their specialist training and wish to acquire additional training in sub specialist Colorectal Surgery.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the specialist activities of the Directorate.
- To participate in ward rounds and, subsequently, ensuring effective management in the in-patient stay.
- To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
- To participate in new patient and follow-up outpatients clinics.
- To participate in audit within the department.
- To participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.
- To deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.
- To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota..
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota..
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Registered Medical Degree MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Msc or other Higher Degree Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS) FRCS
Skills
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (Or equivalent), at least 2 years of which is within General Surgery. Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: workplace assessments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Desirable
- More than 3 years of general surgery experience.
personal qualities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise Registered Medical Degree MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Msc or other Higher Degree Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS) FRCS
Skills
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (Or equivalent), at least 2 years of which is within General Surgery. Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: workplace assessments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Desirable
- More than 3 years of general surgery experience.
personal qualities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
