Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN COLORECTAL SURGERY
A whole-time/part-time post as Consultant in Colorectal Surgery is available now at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is one-year fixed term post available from December 2024
The appointment is on a whole-time/part-time basis, but applications are welcome from those who wish to job share.
Main duties of the job
Surgical management of Elective and Emergency Colorectal Surgery. The candidate will work within a department of 10 colorectal surgeons across three sites delivering cancer, benign and proctology surgery.
Activity will also include delivery of lower GI endoscopy lists and participation in the Emergency General Surgery service based at the John Radcliffe Hospital
About us
The Colorectal Service is a department of 10 colorectal surgeons within the Surgical Directorate based at the Churchill Hospital . The Directorate comprises of: Colorectal Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Elective and Emergency General Surgery
The Directorate is part of the SUWON Division ( Cancer & Haematology, Gastro Endoscopy & Theatres, Renal, Transplant & Urology, Gynae and Obstetrics)
The department's expertise covers the full range of colorectal surgery with high volumes of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and proctology. The new consultant will have a broad training in colorectal surgery and able to integrate and help develop the above services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinically , the post-holder will work in the field of Colorectal Surgery, providing elective Theatre, Clinic and Lower GI Endoscopy services and contribute to the reduction of the colorectal waiting list in proctology.
The post holder will participate in the on-call rota for Emergency General Surgery services based at the John Radcliffe Hospital site working alongside a team of dedicated Emergency Surgeons
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinically , the post-holder will work in the field of Colorectal Surgery, providing elective Theatre, Clinic and Lower GI Endoscopy services and contribute to the reduction of the colorectal waiting list in proctology.
The post holder will participate in the on-call rota for Emergency General Surgery services based at the John Radcliffe Hospital site working alongside a team of dedicated Emergency Surgeons
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a specialist colorectal unit
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Colonoscopy - independent practice
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant.
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable
- JAG accreditation
- Management qualification.
- Education qualification
- Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other Requirements
Essential
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- General & Colorectal Surgery; exposure to Emergency General Surgery.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher colorectal surgical qualification - E.g.MD / PhD
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or European Community Rights
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a specialist colorectal unit
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Colonoscopy - independent practice
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant.
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable
- JAG accreditation
- Management qualification.
- Education qualification
- Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other Requirements
Essential
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- General & Colorectal Surgery; exposure to Emergency General Surgery.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher colorectal surgical qualification - E.g.MD / PhD
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or European Community Rights
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).
