About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant Emergency and General Surgeon(EGS) with a specialist interest in benign coloproctology and abdominal wallreconstruction to join our team at the Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust. The individualshould have specialist skills in open and laparoscopic surgery in both the elective andemergency setting. They should also have JAG accreditation in lower GI endoscopy. Thepreferred elective sub-specialty interest is in benign coloproctology and abdominal wallhernia, including abdominal wall reconstruction, though the role will principally involveemergency and general surgery, within which the successful applicant will be expected totake on the role of lead in general and emergency surgery for the soon to be introducedSurgical Assessment Unit (SAU).
Main duties of the job
The Royal Free Hospital is seeking an exceptional Consultant Surgeon to join our dynamic team of nine consultants, taking a leading role in Emergency General Surgery while contributing to our high-quality elective benign colorectal service. This post offers the opportunity to shape and advance a busy, progressive surgical unit within a major teaching hospital, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient care. We are looking for a motivated surgeon with strong leadership, collaborative skills, and a passion for delivering first-class emergency and colorectal surgical services in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice and entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT oEvidence of continuing professional / personal development/.
Desirable
oRelevant postgraduate qualifications e.g MD; PhD; MS; MSc.
Experience Essential
oComprehensive clinical experience in onco-plastic breast surgery sufficient to undertake independent practice.
Skills and aptitudes Essential
oA commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice, working with other specialties and intensive care departments in the management of cases. oA team based approach to care and service management, including appreciation of nursing and therapy roles. oProven teaching skills and a commitment to training of doctors.
Desirable
oProven research ability at national level.
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
oExcellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical, patients and their carers/relatives.
Others Essential
oTrack record of clinical governance, audit and management oUnderstanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
oStrong IT skills
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free London
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)