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About the role

It is an exciting time to be joining Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts. The Luton site is undergoing a major redevelopment programme to include a new theatre unit comprising integrated theatres and futuristic equipment. This is a new post and is part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 6 Lower GI Consultants delivering safe and effective care for Colorectal and General patients. This is a new post to support the development of Colorectal surgery. The appointee will be based at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and run colorectal, general outpatient clinics, participate in the General Surgery on-call Rota, endoscopy and run theatre sessions. The appointee will be encouraged and supported in developing their own specialty interests in Colorectal and General Surgery within the overall job plan and to improve the pathway depending on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the service.

The post holder will work with the Lower GI team in the Colorectal service and will support Clinical Governance and the Colorectal Cancer and Benign Gastro Multi-disciplinary team. They will attend colorectal theatres, colorectal clinics and diagnostic endoscopy. To work with the colorectal surgeons to provide post-operative care including returns to theatre if there are complications. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all colorectal and general surgical patients To work closely with the General Surgery department in the management of General Surgery patients requiring admission. Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students. Participation in the emergency on-call rotas. Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are invited to apply. Residence is required within ten miles by road or thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital.

Person specification

Essential

MB ChB or Equivalent.
FRCS (General Surgery) or equivalent
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is mandatory before employment commences
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, CCT or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Surgery
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery
Experience in diagnostic and therapeutic Colonoscopy in Endoscopy with JAG accreditation or to be working towards this.
Comprehensive knowledge in Colorectal surgery and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both emergency and elective within General surgery.
Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance and individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based practice
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit.
An interest which improves the General Surgery and colorectal pathway in all aspects
Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
Understands learner centered teaching.
Completed a Teaching the Teachers or similar course within two years of appointment or agree to attend such a training course within one year of appointment.
Evidence of management experience or training.
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
Ability to manage and lead department
Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
Able to organise, prioritise workload and the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
Satisfactory Trust health screening prior to appointment
Have a commitment to CME/CPD
Knowledge and Experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults.
Knowledge and experience of general and Colorectal
Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Confirmation of satisfactory appraisal signed off by Responsible Officer
Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.

Desirable

Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education
Evidence of subspecialty training or Colorectal fellowship out of region
Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
Implementation of evidence-based guidelines
Participation in relevant national audits.
Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff

Consultant in Benign Colorectal and General Surgery

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