About this role
Job summary This is a post for one consultant in Colorectal Surgery at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT), predominantly based at the City site (Bristol Royal Infirmary).
The successful candidate will be able to offer sub-specialist practice in Anal Neoplasia and Early Rectal Cancer, as well as to provide support to the Gynae-oncology and Endometriosis services. There will also be the opportunity to undertake resections as part of the cancer MDT and for benign disease. Experience in robotic colorectal surgery is desirable, but not essential. An academic interest would also be helpful to support the department. The post holder will have a general surgical on-call commitment and provide a dedicated session in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working with colorectal consultants already specialising in the above areas, in addition to colleagues within the wider multidisciplinary team.
There is a strong team approach to the care of patients and the clinical timetable is written to take into consideration on-call commitments and the overall annualised team-based job plan. This is designed to facilitate opportunities for joint consultant operating, as required, and to deal with variations in urgent workloads.
The consultant surgical members of the team share the day-to-day care of in-patients.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications, Training and Experience Essential
Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) OR Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview (*)Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons JAG accreditation in Lower GI Endoscopy or clear plan to achieve Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in colorectal and General Surgery. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Demonstrates expertise or interest in Anal Neoplasia and Colorectal Cancer Demonstrates clinical interests which will complement the current service provision
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Demonstrates experience in High Resolution Anoscopy and Endorectal Ultrasound
Clinical Knowledge, Skills, Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to cancer services Ability to perform major resectional Colorectal Surgery Ability to perform complex laparoscopic surgery Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills
Research, Teaching and Training Essential
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Evidence of peer review research papers relevant to the person specification.
Desirable
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Management and Leadership Essential
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Ability to manage and lead a specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate. Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.
Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of the team and be able to integrate with current consultant colleagues, structure, balance and future development (to include resilience). Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations and critical approach to work. Caring attitude towards patients Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Other Essential
Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Must be able to meet on-call requirements Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)