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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinkingsubstantiveConsultantinGeneralandColorectal Surgery, with a subspecialist interest in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to join ourteam.We seek an individual who ismotivatedandcommitted to deliveringhigh standardsof patient care, service innovation, education, and clinical governance.Thisisan exciting opportunityto contribute to the delivery and continued development ofthe existinghigh-qualityelectivecolorectal service, in addition to supporting the busy emergency service.The successful candidate will joinourwell-established multidisciplinary team providing elective and emergency colorectal care to a diverseand multi-ethnicpatient population.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST TheappointedConsultant Colorectal Surgeon will: Provide high-quality elective and emergency colorectal surgical care Participate in theGastrointestinal(GI)Surgeryand specialist Colorectalon-call rota Contribute to colorectal multidisciplinary team meetings and cancer pathways Support the continued development of colorectal surgical servicesby engagement with colleagues, Clinical Management Group, wider Trust,GPsand commissioners Supervise and teachresidentdoctorsandsurgical trainees Participate in audit, governance, research, and quality improvement activities Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and medical colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care Proactivelyengage with administration colleagues to support high quality and efficient patient journeys Maintainaccurateclinical records andcomply withTrust policies and professional standards Respond to Trust requirements for the handling of complaints or investigations Undertakerequired induction,statutoryand mandatorytraining,appraisaland revalidation

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
Higher degree eg MD or equivalent.
Current BLS Certification
Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery [PD5.1][PD5.2]via: o i. CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed o CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview o ii. CESR o III. European Community Rights
Fully trained in General Surgery
Fully competent in Emergency General Surgery
Subspecialisation in Complex abdominal wall surgery
Ability to conduct Colorectal clinics/MDT independently
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Willingness to develop clinical skills and experience in area of interest.
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Appraisal and ability to assess clinical competencies
Evidence of recent research and development activity
Understanding and interest in research.
Ability to appraise research critically
Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
Participation in a quality improvement programme
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Personal integrity and reliability
Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all team members
Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

Desirable

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Higher degree eg MD or equivalent
Undertaken a period of specialist training in a nationally recognised abdominal wall unit
JAG accreditation in colonoscopy
Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training
Publications in nationally and internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Evidence of clinical or research commitment to relevant specialty interest

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (interest in Abdo Wall Reconstruction)

About the role

Person specification