Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) have a new post available for a Specialty Doctor in Colorectal Surgery for 6 months with the potential to be extended for a further 6 months.This post is available to start from January 2026. This post will be based across two hospital sites, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury & Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe. The Colorectal Unit and the Department of General Surgery at BHT have a long history of employing high calibre specialist medical staff in a variety of roles to help deliver ongoing continuous care to the patients of Buckinghamshire. These have previously consisted of Associate Specialist, Staff Grade and Trust Grade Registrars at different levels of expertise and in different types of roles, and they have also evolved over time.
Currently we have an opportunity for 1 full-time Specialty Doctor roles to continue providing specialist colorectal and general surgery services within the Colorectal Unit and in the Department of General Surgery.
The role encompasses different specialist colorectal skill-sets and provide important services to colorectal patients.ALL applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.We anticipate this to be a popular post and the job advert may close earlier than the stated closing date. We therefore recommend and encourage early applications for any interested candidates.
Main duties of the job
The Colorectal Unit in Buckinghamshire Healthcare consists of five full time colorectal surgeons , providing all aspects of elective colorectal specialisms, including colorectal and anal cancer surgery, with a very high proportion of these being performed laparoscopically, and since 2022 also robotically. Our colorectal cancer surgeons are amongst the highest volume surgeons in NBOCA, with excellent outcomes. We are one of the highest volume IBD DGHs in England, working closely with our Gastroenterologists in a well-functioning IBD MDT. Further services include colorectal Pelvic Floor Surgery (linked to St Marks Hospital Pelvic Floor MDT), surgery for Spinal Cord Injury patients on the National Spinal Injuries Unit, and a multi-speciality Complex Abdominal Wall Repair and Perineal Hernia MDT, alongside our Plastic Surgery Department. TAMIS for large rectal polyps and early rectal cancer is also performed.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached Job Description describes the role currently being recruited for in detail, and some of the personal attributes required are listed in the Person Specification. The positions include responsibilities in delivering specialist and general outpatient clinics both remotely and in person, with specialist clinical procedures such as Lumeneye Endoscopy and HRA included. Further colorectal and general surgical skills are required from the successful candidates, including operative and assistance skills in day case and complex colorectal surgeries, including laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery and colonoscopy. The candidates will need to possess the ability to learn new skills, demonstrate innovation and be willing to adapt to the requirements of the colorectal unit over time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached Job Description describes the role currently being recruited for in detail, and some of the personal attributes required are listed in the Person Specification. The positions include responsibilities in delivering specialist and general outpatient clinics both remotely and in person, with specialist clinical procedures such as Lumeneye Endoscopy and HRA included. Further colorectal and general surgical skills are required from the successful candidates, including operative and assistance skills in day case and complex colorectal surgeries, including laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery and colonoscopy. The candidates will need to possess the ability to learn new skills, demonstrate innovation and be willing to adapt to the requirements of the colorectal unit over time.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence and access to a car (Desirable)
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of speciality doctor
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Management training and experience
- Computing skills
- Communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in Colorectal and General Surgery to sub-specialist level
- Experience and training in the surgical management of common, non-specialised emergency conditions in children.
- Logbook evidence of experience in General Emergency Surgery, Colorectal Emergency Surgery and Minimally Invasive and Open Colorectal Surgery and Lower GI Endoscopy
- Logbook evidence of experience in Specialist Coloproctology
- Ability to make independent decisions at speciality doctor level
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification in General Surgery (MRCS / FRCS or other equivalent examination demonstrating time spent in specialist training in UK or abroad)
- Specialist skills as indicated in the Job Description
- Job plan 1: JAG accreditation in colonoscopy required for position with colonoscopy sessions
- Job plan 1: JAG accreditation in OGD desirable but not essential
- Job plan 2: Specialist skills to deliver Lumeneye clinic
- Job plan 2: Specialist skills and qualification to deliver HRA clinics (IANS certification)
- Job plan 2: Specialist skills and understanding of spinal cord injury pathology / pathophysiology and colorectal / general surgery
- Job plan 1 and 2: Understanding of most up-to-date NICE guidance and FDS pathways
- Job plan 1 and 2: Telephone clinic communication skills
- Job plan 1 and 2: General colorectal and laparoscopic surgery skills
Desirable
- Job plan 1 and 2: Robotic surgery bedside assistant skills desirable but not essential
- Job plan 1 and 2: Other subspecialist interests / Research interests desirable but not essential
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Desirable
- Full Driving Licence and access to a car (Desirable)
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of speciality doctor
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
- Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
- Management training and experience
- Computing skills
- Communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in Colorectal and General Surgery to sub-specialist level
- Experience and training in the surgical management of common, non-specialised emergency conditions in children.
- Logbook evidence of experience in General Emergency Surgery, Colorectal Emergency Surgery and Minimally Invasive and Open Colorectal Surgery and Lower GI Endoscopy
- Logbook evidence of experience in Specialist Coloproctology
- Ability to make independent decisions at speciality doctor level
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification in General Surgery (MRCS / FRCS or other equivalent examination demonstrating time spent in specialist training in UK or abroad)
- Specialist skills as indicated in the Job Description
- Job plan 1: JAG accreditation in colonoscopy required for position with colonoscopy sessions
- Job plan 1: JAG accreditation in OGD desirable but not essential
- Job plan 2: Specialist skills to deliver Lumeneye clinic
- Job plan 2: Specialist skills and qualification to deliver HRA clinics (IANS certification)
- Job plan 2: Specialist skills and understanding of spinal cord injury pathology / pathophysiology and colorectal / general surgery
- Job plan 1 and 2: Understanding of most up-to-date NICE guidance and FDS pathways
- Job plan 1 and 2: Telephone clinic communication skills
- Job plan 1 and 2: General colorectal and laparoscopic surgery skills
Desirable
- Job plan 1 and 2: Robotic surgery bedside assistant skills desirable but not essential
- Job plan 1 and 2: Other subspecialist interests / Research interests desirable but not essential
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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).
