Locum Consultant

2 weeks ago

Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Cornwall is entering a golden age Not only boasting the launch pad for the UK Space industry but also its growing popularity amongst leading tech firms and entrepreneurs.

It undoubtedly offers a unique lifestyle beyond comparison in one of the most naturally stunning counties within the UK.


The Surgical Unit at the Royal Cornwall Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is no different, with innovation and early adoption central to its core values.

Come down and see what we are doing.


To support this work, we are looking to appoint to our Emergency General Surgery department EGS Consultants with a sub specialty interest in either Colorectal, Paediatrics or complex interventional endoscopy (non-exhaustive).

The successful applicant(s) will join and existing team of Emergency Surgeons. Our department is fully funded and is supported through the National Forum for Acute Surgeons.


Full support will be in place to develop all and any subspecialty interests within job plan whether Colorectal, Children's surgery or advanced endoscopy.


  • Work with the current specialty leads to build the initial working patterns and operating procedures for the department to include the EGS wards, operating theatres and ambulatory care
  • This will include the use of and development of ambulatory and alternative provision models to support patient
  • Provide an Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service of the highest standards for Cornwall
  • Provide and develop a specialty interest within the realms of children's general surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery, hepatobiliary or complex endoscopic practice.
  • Share with responsibility with colleagues for the day to day management of the EGS department including the development of a research portfolio in
  • Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students in EGS including developing weekly evidence based governance and service development
  • Ensure ongoing development via Continuing Medical Education (CME).
  • Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including any outofhours
  • Provide patient cover for off site/absent consultant
  • Engage in some elements of flexible timetabling with cooperation and
  • Support colleagues throughout the multidisciplinary team and promote a culture of respect.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds


We work with health and social care organisations including ¬NHS Kernow and NHS England ¬to ensure local healthcare needs are met.

We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ¬ which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment.

We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.


Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns.

With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.


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  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
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