Job summary
The appointment is for a Locum Consultant in Colorectal Surgery within our friendly and well-established GI Surgical Clinical Management Group at UHL. There will be opportunity to work with colleagues in the development of new and effective patient care pathways in a department which strives to provide excellent services.
This post is designed to support the existing provision of lower gastrointestinal surgery.
Key aspects of the role will include emergency general surgery and support for the general on-call rota. There will be a requirement for the post holder to be involved in emergency care.
You will have the opportunity to discuss personal aspirations and any on-going training requirements which we would look to support and facilitate as part of your continuing professional development whilst in the role
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support the delivery of high-quality patient care through clinical excellence, supervision, and continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities
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Diagnose, treat, and manage patient care, ensuring effective departmental function.
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Support colleagues by covering planned absences.
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Contribute to service development with consultants, CMG, GPs, and commissioners.
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Supervise and support junior staff, adhering to Trust HR policies.
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Participate in teaching, training, and assessment of medical staff at all levels.
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Engage in clinical governance, audits, CPD, and attend mandatory meetings.
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Fulfil managerial and financial duties where required.
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Maintain high standards in line with GMC guidance and Trust protocols.
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Respond to Trust requests, including incident or complaint investigations.
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Undertake required induction, appraisal, statutory training, and revalidation
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service as a Consultant Lower GI Surgeon in the management of patients under the care of the elective Lower GI service at UHL.
To provide a service for patients who present as an emergency to the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary
To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor, at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate.
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
To co-operate in ensuring that services are delivered to contract and within budget.
To provide a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported either to the Head of Service, CHUGGS Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
To co-operate in ensuring that services deliver national targets and the local agenda and that the contract is achieved within budget.
To actively participate in audit
To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
To provide educational supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service as a Consultant Lower GI Surgeon in the management of patients under the care of the elective Lower GI service at UHL.
To provide a service for patients who present as an emergency to the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary
To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care, as prescribed in GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor, at all times; and ensuring that bad practice is reported, as appropriate.
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
To co-operate in ensuring that services are delivered to contract and within budget.
To provide a continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To liaise closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies in contributing to the objectives of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported either to the Head of Service, CHUGGS Clinical Director or the Medical Director in a timely manner.
To co-operate in ensuring that services deliver national targets and the local agenda and that the contract is achieved within budget.
To actively participate in audit
To participate in yearly appraisal and the job planning process.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
To provide educational supervision
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview date
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS/MB ChB or Equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
Desirable
- Membership of relavent Specialist Associations
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in General Surgery
- Fully competent in Emergency General Surgery
- Fully competent in Colorectal Surgery.
- Ability to conduct Colorectal clinics/MDT independently
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
- Willingness to develop clinical skills and experience in area of interest.
Desirable
- Experience in managing Pelvic Floor patients
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvemen
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. ? Evidence of clinical or research commitment to relevant specialty interest.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview date
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS/MB ChB or Equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
Desirable
- Membership of relavent Specialist Associations
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in General Surgery
- Fully competent in Emergency General Surgery
- Fully competent in Colorectal Surgery.
- Ability to conduct Colorectal clinics/MDT independently
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
- Willingness to develop clinical skills and experience in area of interest.
Desirable
- Experience in managing Pelvic Floor patients
- JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvemen
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. ? Evidence of clinical or research commitment to relevant specialty interest.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
