Consultant - General Surgery

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal and Acute Surgery teams within the Surgery Care Group as a Consultant Surgeon in Colorectal and Acute Surgery with a 10+1 PA job plan. Candidates should be able to manage an undifferentiated general surgical take including major trauma and should have a subspecialist colorectal interest. Candidates should have GMC specialist registration.

You will be part of a team of 8 ASU consultants and 12 colorectal consultants. You will alternate weeks of elective colorectal practice and weeks of managing the general surgical take Monday to Friday midday on a rolling 8 week rota (weekend take is managed by other teams within the GI subspecialty consultant group).

The 4 Acute weeks comprise 2 weeks of managing the take, 1 week of ambulatory care and 1 week of cross cover. There is a spread out 4 nights on call commitment on an 8 week cycle, weekdays only.

About us

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it's only right that we reward you with:

Access to state-of-the-art equipment. Opportunities to develop - UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme. A range of NHS discounts. A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague) Manage general surgical major trauma Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work Be part of a very supportive team

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Specialist registration Ideally post graduate higher degree Ideally post CCT fellowship Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above) Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent Higher Qualification in specialty FRCS

Desirable

Postgraduate degree Post CCT Fellowship

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in colorectal surgery Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Experience of audit management

Desirable

Experience in a specialist area of colorectal surgery Experience in a major trauma centre

Living the Trust values

Essential

Patients First Always Improving Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

Ability to work well in a team Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills Enthusiastic and motivated Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Ability to manage and lead others

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