Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales is looking for an enthusiastic General and Colorectal Surgeon to join their department at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The role includes providing high-quality services and participating in teaching and research activities. Candidates should have advanced training in colorectal surgery and a commitment to continuing professional development. A competitive salary ranging from £110,240 to £160,951 is offered.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery.
• Advanced sub-specialty colorectal training and experience, including laparoscopic resections.
• Understanding of NHS management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service of the highest quality.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT).
• Undertake necessary administrative duties.

Skills

Advanced training in colorectal surgery

Experience in General Surgery

Teaching commitment

Colonoscopy accreditation

Research participation

Education

FRCS(Gen.Surg) or equivalent

Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Higher research degree

Higher qualification in Medical Education

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic General and Colorectal Surgeon to join our department at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

The need for this post has arisen from the increasing demand for consultant leadership in the provision of benign and malignant colorectal surgical services. There will be opportunities to develop further sub-specialty interests within Colorectal and General Surgery. The out of hours on call commitment will be 1 in 8.

There will be opportunities to undertake roles within Medical Education both within the department and in the wider Health Board. For those interested in research the post offers the chance to work with the North Wales Clinical Research Centre. The department has established links with a number of universities, and other institutions, for collaborative research projects.

The successful candidate will join a closely-knit team of eight consultants in the department of General Surgery. There is excellent support from colleagues in gastroenterology, anaesthetics & critical care, radiology, and other specialties, as well as from clinical nurse specialists, the nutrition team, and surgical trainees. The North Wales Oncology Centre is on site, allowing close collaboration with oncologists for MDT working and clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties:

• Provide a service of the highest quality.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for in-patient and outpatient services.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT)
• Ensure the standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal. The Health Board supports surgeon's going through the revalidation process.
• Be familiar with the College curricula for junior doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment.
• Agree an annual job plan with the General Manager and Clinical Director/ Lead Clinician and participate in annual appraisal.
• Undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Mr Richard Morgan [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
• FRCS(Gen.Surg) or equivalent
• Higher research degree
• Higher qualification in Medical Education

Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery
• Advanced training in colorectal surgery, including laparoscopic resections.
• Understand NHS management practices and their application
• Accredited to perform colonoscopy
• Advanced sub-specialty colorectal training and experience, e.g. Pelvic floor surgery,

Research and Audit

• Evidence of participation in research and audit projects
• Completed audit projects
• Research based publication

Teaching and Training

• A commitment to teaching both trainees and allied health professionals
• Evidence of teaching experience
• A commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning.
• Participation as a teacher, organised courses

Additional Requirements

• Able to work well within an inter-disciplinary team setting.
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£110,240 to £160,951 a yearper annum pro rata