Job summary
As part of the single hospital configuration MRI has been designated the lead trust for GI Medicine & Surgical services, including the provision of colorectal surgery services. A key outcome of this will be the integration of the colorectal teams across the MFT hospitals. An integrated colorectal team will have the capability to deliver world class multidisciplinary specialist colorectal services to the people of Manchester and beyond. Together we will harness a unique blend of the latest technologies, techniques, research and education which would set us apart in the North West. Key benefits of an integrated colorectal service include specialist provision of rectal cancer surgery, IBD surgery and pelvic floor surgery, research and innovation and improved patient and staff experience. As part of the vision for the integration, expansion of consultant numbers is required with the aim to expand and develop our specialist services and meet existing demand.
Main duties of the job
This post is currently advertised as a locum consultant position within MFT, predominantly based at Trafford General Hospital.
The role will specifically involve:
1. Supporting the increasing benign colorectal workload within the unit
The Colorectal unit provides secondary services, together with a busy tertiary and complex colorectal service which forms a large proportion of the workload.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
- CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview)
- Subspecialty training in coloproctology, including at least 1 year at senior SpR level in a specialised coloproctology unit
- Membership of a specialist society (ACPGBI or similar)
- Training and experience in dealing with a wide range of elective and emergency general and colorectal conditions
- Training and experience in diagnostic colonoscopy
- Experience in colorectal cancer MDT management
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Teaching Medical Students
- Experience of Audit
- Teaching of Junior Medical Staff
Desirable
- Participation in educational skills course, appraisal or assessment, communication skills course
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Presentations and publications in recognised journals - some in the field of coloproctology
- Training and experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery with emphasis on colorectal
- Research projects relating to coloproctology
Desirable
- Successful grant application research projects
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration)
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview. .
Interpersonal skill
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skill
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD)
- CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview)
- Subspecialty training in coloproctology, including at least 1 year at senior SpR level in a specialised coloproctology unit
- Membership of a specialist society (ACPGBI or similar)
- Training and experience in dealing with a wide range of elective and emergency general and colorectal conditions
- Training and experience in diagnostic colonoscopy
- Experience in colorectal cancer MDT management
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Teaching Medical Students
- Experience of Audit
- Teaching of Junior Medical Staff
Desirable
- Participation in educational skills course, appraisal or assessment, communication skills course
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Presentations and publications in recognised journals - some in the field of coloproctology
- Training and experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery with emphasis on colorectal
- Research projects relating to coloproctology
Desirable
- Successful grant application research projects
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration)
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview. .
Interpersonal skill
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skill
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).
