Job summary
There is one Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Fellow (Specialist Registrar Grade) job available offering the successful candidates the opportunity to train in a variety of general, colorectal, and upper GI specialities. This post is suited to ST3 of any level including post-CCT, who would like further training in Colorectal Surgery to advance their career and enhance their CV.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for Laparoscopic Colorectal surgeons at Northampton General Hospital on a rotational basis. We provide specialist colorectal services including surgery for cancer and benign disease (inflammatory bowel disease surgery including ileo-anal pouch surgery).
Main duties of the job
- Colorectal & general surgery wards rounds
- Colorectal & general surgery theatre lists
- Outpatient clinics and endoscopy
- Being trained and supported in the development of operative skills
- Participation in Clinical Governance, including effective clinical audit, continuing medical education and mandatory training.
- Contributing to departmental audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available to undertake personal research and enhance the CV
- Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students (University of Leicester and University of Oxford) and other hospital employees, as required.
8. Participation in General Surgery Full Shift Rota 1:12 covering General Surgery when on call
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times, does not lapse or expire, and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires.Be responsible for maintaining all own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.Ensure any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with therequirements of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times, does not lapse or expire, and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires.Be responsible for maintaining all own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.Ensure any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with therequirements of the post.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qulaifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent (24months rotational training)
- At least 12 months experience working in General Surgery at ST3 Grade
- Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery (able to perform laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy)
Desirable
- Colorectal and general surgery operative experience as evidenced by surgical logbook
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills & judgement
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload and to lead a ward round
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Engagement in formal teaching above undergraduate level
- Enthusiasm to learn clinical & operative skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, and under own initiative
Desirable
- Undertaken a lead role in Audit or Quality Improvement
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qulaifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent (24months rotational training)
- At least 12 months experience working in General Surgery at ST3 Grade
- Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery (able to perform laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy)
Desirable
- Colorectal and general surgery operative experience as evidenced by surgical logbook
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Good clinical skills & judgement
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload and to lead a ward round
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Engagement in formal teaching above undergraduate level
- Enthusiasm to learn clinical & operative skills
- Ability to work as part of a team, and under own initiative
Desirable
- Undertaken a lead role in Audit or Quality Improvement
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).
