We are seeking to appoint a substantive Colorectal and General Surgeon to work on the Bedford Hospital site which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement for a well-established post and offers the opportunity to become part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 8 GI Consultant Surgeons who deliver safe and effective care for Colorectal, Upper Gastro‑Intestinal and General surgical patients. The appointee will run colorectal and general surgery outpatient clinics, participate in the General Surgery on‑call rota on a 1:8 basis and carry out endoscopy and theatre sessions. The appointee will be encouraged and supported in developing their own specialty interests in benign Colorectal and General Surgery within the overall job plan and to improve the pathway, depending on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will work with the colorectal surgeons to provide post‑operative care including returns to theatre if there are complications.
* The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director.
* The proposed timetable will be discussed with applicants and will be changed from time to time to respond to the demands of the service.
* In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all colorectal and general surgical patients.
* To work closely with the General Surgery department in the management of General Surgery patients requiring admission.
* Teaching and training of resident doctors, nursing staff and medical students.
* Participation in the emergency on‑call rotas.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values‑based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone; we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Requirements
Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Full GMC Registration (GMC License to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Qualifications
Essential
* MB ChB or equivalent
* FRCS (General Surgery) or equivalent
* JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education
Knowledge and Clinical skills
Essential
* Excellent all‑round experience of District general hospital
Management/Audit
Essential
* Understand the principles of audit
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in audit projects, relevant to surgery
Teaching research/Publications
Essential
* Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
Desirable
* Some research experience
Personal Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively and co‑operate well with all staff and patients
* Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
* Leadership skills
Personal circumstances
Essential
* Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on‑call emergencies
* Satisfactory DBS check
* Satisfactory Trust health screening prior to appointment
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