Job summary
An opportunity for sub-specialist development in pelvic
floor/functional bowel disorders and will allow involvement in researThe post
ch. This post can be tailored to your
needs and the research outputs depending on this. This covers both clinical and research
components. Clinical duties will include
on call-rota (1:10) for General Surgery and 2 functional bowel clinics per week
supervised by Prof Yiannakou.
The Fellow will lead the joint pelvic floor MDMs
at Durham (Trust based) and attend the MDM at Newcastle (Regional). You will be able to request to undertake
other clinical commitments for his/her own development, as long as these are
agreed by all the supervisors and do not interfere with primary roles. You will part of a strong supportive
environment within the team. This is an
ideal opportunity to share aspirations of excellence and innovation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral member of the Durham
Bowel Dysfunction Service, sharing in the value of the team and working closely
with other members. There is a strong
supportive environment within the team.
The staff of the service share common values and
philosophies:-
1. Patient centered
(listen, respect, validate)
2. Thoroughness of
assessment (and explanation)
3. Innovation
(constantly changing/improving)
4.
Evidence based (insluding knowing where there is poor evidence and
questioning /improving that)
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Clinical
1. Take Part in a 1:10 on call surgical rota
2. Attend two functional bowel clinics per week
3. Run the Pelvic floor MDM at CDDFT and Regional MDM in
Newcastle
The fellow may request to undertake other clinical
commitments for his/her own development, as long as these are agreed by all
supervisors and do not interfere with primary roles.
The service is one of the largest dedicated
constipation clinics in Europe, with nearly 800 patients per year being
seen. Approximately 50% of patients are
referred from outside the County Durham area, with some patients travelling
long distances to be seen. The clinic
has a national reputation, is seen as a centre of excellence and is recognised
for innovation and research. The post
holder will be expected to share these aspirations of excellence and
innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Clinical
1. Take Part in a 1:10 on call surgical rota
2. Attend two functional bowel clinics per week
3. Run the Pelvic floor MDM at CDDFT and Regional MDM in
Newcastle
The fellow may request to undertake other clinical
commitments for his/her own development, as long as these are agreed by all
supervisors and do not interfere with primary roles.
The service is one of the largest dedicated
constipation clinics in Europe, with nearly 800 patients per year being
seen. Approximately 50% of patients are
referred from outside the County Durham area, with some patients travelling
long distances to be seen. The clinic
has a national reputation, is seen as a centre of excellence and is recognised
for innovation and research. The post
holder will be expected to share these aspirations of excellence and
innovation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Achievement of competencies at ST3 level or equivalent and committed to a career in Colorectal Surgery
- -Must have skills and expertise for general surgery on call registrar rota
- -Must have OOPE approval for 1st August 2024 if already in an ST rotation
Desirable
- Exposure to pelvic floor surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC registration including a license to practice
- -MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and patients.
- - Resilience and compassion in dealing with patients who have limited treatment options.
- - Self-driven and organised
- - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines
Desirable
- - Abstracts or papers published
- - GCP accreditation
- -Audits undertaken
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- -Achievement of competencies at ST3 level or equivalent and committed to a career in Colorectal Surgery
- -Must have skills and expertise for general surgery on call registrar rota
- -Must have OOPE approval for 1st August 2024 if already in an ST rotation
Desirable
- Exposure to pelvic floor surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC registration including a license to practice
- -MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and patients.
- - Resilience and compassion in dealing with patients who have limited treatment options.
- - Self-driven and organised
- - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and other disciplines
Desirable
- - Abstracts or papers published
- - GCP accreditation
- -Audits undertaken
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).
