Job summary
Applications are sought for a substantive appointment of a General Surgeon with an interest in colorectal surgery to join an established and successful team of seven colorectal surgeons working at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. This is a replacement post with ability to support services including IBD, endometriosis surgery, Gynae-oncology, Complex abdominal wall reconstruction and proctology. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 14 consultants for the provision of emergency general surgery. We are currently in partnership with St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight. It is envisaged that the Trusts will merge, and the new appointee will be expected to work across both sites as part of their job plan.
Training and experience in a tertiary referral centre for colorectal disease will be preferable, and a higher degree, colorectal publications, ongoing colorectal research interest and robotic colorectal experience will be looked upon very favourably. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of dynamic colorectal team and an advanced robotic colorectal platform. Being a competent surgeon entails more than just operative skills, and evidence will be sought as to the appointee's clinical judgement and team working.
Main duties of the job
This is a replacement post for a permanent consultant, aimed to maintain and develop services within our unit. The post will support the busy on-call rota with increased consultant on-site involvement. Advanced minimal access surgery and/or robotic surgery experience in colorectal surgery is of particular importance. These posts are based in the Lower GI surgical unit to work very closely with 7 consultant colleagues on a day-to-day basis to cover general aspects of lower GI work. We aim to appoint a well-trained specialist in Lower GI surgery with sufficient general surgical experience to manage general surgical emergencies. Training and experience in a tertiary referral centre for a colorectal disease will be looked upon very favourably. Ability to work very flexibly as a team member with existing colleagues is essential.
Please note the attached documents are pending Royal College approval.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree/postgraduate thesis
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Evidence of a colorectal fellowship
- Trained in General surgery and able to manage common surgical emergencies
Desirable
- Experience in Robotic colorectal surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of a breadth of colorectal surgery and emergency general surgery and evidence of a commitment to areas to be developed as part of this post
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY