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Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

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Job summary

Pending royal college approval

Kingston Hospital is looking to recruit a Consultant in Colorectal Surgery. The General Surgery department is a large department with 14 consultants, supported by 9 specialist registrars and 11 Core trainees and trust grades. There are 2 dedicated emergency surgical wards, comprising 50 inpatient beds; as well as a dedicated 20 bed elective ward. The hospital has 8 inpatient theatres: 4 day surgery theatres and 2 minor operations suites. Kingston Hospital has been highlighted nationally with regards to its theatre utilisation, being within the top 5 of trusts in England. The department of General Surgery has been an integral component to the delivery of this performance.'

Main duties of the job

  1. The post holder is expected to provide a first-class service in minimally-invasive Lower Gastro-intestinal Cancer Surgery and provide an out-of-hour (on-call) service in emergency general surgery (Kingston Hospital only).
  2. The post holder will contribute to establishing and leading the robotic colorectal service.
  3. The post holder may be expected to support the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service in SAU.
  4. The post holder will contribute to the general workload of the colorectal department and will be also encouraged to develop a sub-specialist interest

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports 350,000 people within the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across a wide range of disciplines. In the most recent CQC visit, the trust achieved an overall rating of outstanding, being the first acute trust in London to achieve this. The Hospital is based about 12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country. It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace; Kempton Park; and the River Thames. Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-2719-MS

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:

Mr Kumuthan Sriskandarajah, Clinical Lead 020 8546 7711 (via switchboard)

Mr James Webb, General Manager 020 8546 7711 ext. 6373

Mrs Fran Groenewald (Deputy General Manager) 020 8546 7711 ext. 3052

Please note, the Trust is not empowered to pay traveling expenses or a subsistence allowance in connection with any such visits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:

Mr Kumuthan Sriskandarajah, Clinical Lead 020 8546 7711 (via switchboard)

Mr James Webb, General Manager 020 8546 7711 ext. 6373

Mrs Fran Groenewald (Deputy General Manager) 020 8546 7711 ext. 3052

Please note, the Trust is not empowered to pay traveling expenses or a subsistence allowance in connection with any such visits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • FRCS or equivalent
  • On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.

Desirable

  • MSc/PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Colorectal Cancer Management
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections
  • Experience in Emergency Surgery
  • JAG accreditation for lower GI endoscopy

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Ability to support the complex endometriosis service
  • Experience in Ambulatory Clinic

Management Skills

Essential

  • Commitment to effective departmental management and business planning
  • Experience in business case formulation

Desirable

  • Attended management training course

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals

Desirable

  • Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
  • PG qualification in Medical Education

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • FRCS or equivalent
  • On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.

Desirable

  • MSc/PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Colorectal Cancer Management
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections
  • Experience in Emergency Surgery
  • JAG accreditation for lower GI endoscopy

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Ability to support the complex endometriosis service
  • Experience in Ambulatory Clinic

Management Skills

Essential

  • Commitment to effective departmental management and business planning
  • Experience in business case formulation

Desirable

  • Attended management training course

Experience in Training, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals

Desirable

  • Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
  • PG qualification in Medical Education

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant & Clinical Lead

Kumuthan Sriskandarajah

02085467711

Details

Date posted

12 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-2719-MS

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-thames

KT2 7QB


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