Job summary
County
Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation trust are seeking a Colorectal surgeon
at University Hospital of North Durham.
You will join a team of 12 colorectal consultants providing for a
population of 650,000. Interests in pelvic floor disorder and SNS to complement
existing colleagues are essential, however, other additional interests will be
supported (cancer/IBD). The position will include emergency on-call at the UHND
(1:10). We have two pelvic floor surgeons and have monthly local pelvic floor
MDT meeting with urogynaecologist, gastroenterologist, colorectal radiologist
and nurse specialists. We also have a regional monthly MDT meeting in
Newcastle. Our anorectal physiology lab is Consultant led with the support of a
clinical scientist and nurse specialist. The pelvic floor service is also
supported by two nurse specialists and a physio who provide a biofeedback and
rectal irrigation service. We have an internationally renowned expert in
constipation and functional bowel disease with an active functional bowel
research department and a linked surgical research fellow post. The successful
applicant would have the opportunity to participate and develop a research
portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The post advertised is for a Consultant Colorectal
Surgeon. A special interest inpelvic floor would be advantageous but other
interests would be considered if this was complimentary to existing surgical
interests.
It is envisaged that it will be increasingly difficult to
accommodate all future advances in specialist treatments and interventions at
each of our main hospital sites in an NHS dominated by new regimes including
Practice Based Commissioning, Choose and Book and Reference Costs.
Taking this into account it is proposed that
whilst a successful candidate will spend most of their programmed activities at
University Hospital of North Durham in the north of the Trust it is expected
that the role would involve programmed activities at other hospitals within the
Trust should this be necessary.
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
1.Provision with Consultant
colleagues of a comprehensive surgical service to the County Durham and
Darlington Acute Hospitals NHS Trust including emergency on-call service for
the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions, and the proper
functioning of the service.
2. The rota
commitment is one in 10. You will be
expected to offer advice on patients to consultants in other disciplines when
requested.
3. The post holder
will be required to cover for Consultant colleagues during normal periods of
leave.
4. Professional
supervision and management of junior medical staff.
5.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out teaching,
examination and accreditation duties as required and for contribution to
postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and where
appropriate nationally. All Consultant
medical staff have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior
medical staff who work with them and it is expected that time will be devoted
to this activity on a regular basis by Consultants. If appropriate, you will be named in the
contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for
overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors
on their careers.
6. The post holder
will be required to participate in medical audit and to act on the
recommendations arising from such audits.
7. Opportunities for
involvement in appropriate research programmes approved by the Trusts ethics
Committee in accordance with the policies laid down from time to time by the
Department of Health and National Institute for Health Research.
8. Collectively
responsibility falling on all Consultants to consult with their colleagues and
hence to co-ordinate their individual activities in order that the particular
service with which they are involved operates effectively.
9. Accepting such
management responsibilities as are mutually agreed between the Consultants and
Care Group.
10. The post holder will be responsible to the Care Group
Director in respect of the reasonable and effective use of Hospital resources
and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Provision with Consultant
colleagues of a comprehensive surgical service to the County Durham and
Darlington Acute Hospitals NHS Trust including emergency on-call service for
the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions, and the proper
functioning of the service.
2. The rota
commitment is one in 10. You will be
expected to offer advice on patients to consultants in other disciplines when
requested.
3. The post holder
will be required to cover for Consultant colleagues during normal periods of
leave.
4. Professional
supervision and management of junior medical staff.
5.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out teaching,
examination and accreditation duties as required and for contribution to
postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and where
appropriate nationally. All Consultant
medical staff have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior
medical staff who work with them and it is expected that time will be devoted
to this activity on a regular basis by Consultants. If appropriate, you will be named in the
contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for
overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors
on their careers.
6. The post holder
will be required to participate in medical audit and to act on the
recommendations arising from such audits.
7. Opportunities for
involvement in appropriate research programmes approved by the Trusts ethics
Committee in accordance with the policies laid down from time to time by the
Department of Health and National Institute for Health Research.
8. Collectively
responsibility falling on all Consultants to consult with their colleagues and
hence to co-ordinate their individual activities in order that the particular
service with which they are involved operates effectively.
9. Accepting such
management responsibilities as are mutually agreed between the Consultants and
Care Group.
10. The post holder will be responsible to the Care Group
Director in respect of the reasonable and effective use of Hospital resources
and staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical degree
- FRCS or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist colorectal training
Desirable
- Interest in pelvic floor conditions and SNS experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses. Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Desirable
- Interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Special Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness work
Desirable
- Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical degree
- FRCS or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialist colorectal training
Desirable
- Interest in pelvic floor conditions and SNS experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses. Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Desirable
- Interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Special Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness work
Desirable
- Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development
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).
