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Person specification

Essential

GMC Registration
FRCS or MRCSor equivalent
Minimum of 2 years' experience in surgery at ST3 level and above
Must have experience in managing elective patients in both on an inpatient and outpatient basis and evidence independent surgical practice. Evidence of acute surgery experience.
Experience in laparoscopic surgery
Evidence of participation in Audit locally
Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
Familiar with clinical governance
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
DECISIVENESS/ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathise, work cooperatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour)
USES A NONJUDGEMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self aware)
THOROUGHNESS (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meet deadlines)
SHOWS INITIATIVE/DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Evidence of being successful team player
Meets professional health requirements
Willing and able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Desirable

Relevant PG qualification
Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff
Training in evidence based medicine
Evidence of CPD
Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines
Academic training with research publication
Experience in clinical governance
Demonstrates a commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Specialty Doctor in Colorectal Surgery

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Person specification