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Consultant in General Surgery

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

England

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in General Surgery with a specialist interest in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Benign Coloproctology. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, providing high standards of patient care, and contributing to clinical governance. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and possess the FRCS or equivalent. The position also requires a demonstrable ability in management and team leadership, along with a flexible approach to work organization. Competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

Clinical training experience equivalent to UK CCT.
Expertise in a full range of acute surgical conditions.
Demonstrable ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based care for patients.
Participate in clinical audit and continuing medical education.
Ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division.

Skills

Leadership in a multi-professional team

Audit and management

Responsibility for patient care

Education

FRCS (UK) or equivalent

Fully registered with the GMC

Consultant in General Surgery - Specialist interest in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Benign Coloproctology

Applications are invited for the above post to join 11 consultant surgeons, comprising of 5 Colorectal surgeons, 2 Upper GI surgeons and 4 General Surgeons. The team also work alongside both the Breast and Urology Consultant Surgeon teams. The current on‑call commitment for General Surgery will be 1 in 8.

Great Western Hospital is a growing Trust providing an increasing range of surgical procedures to its local community. The postholder will be expected to undertake a broad range of inpatient and daycase general surgical procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to develop the abdominal wall reconstruction service and work within the department of coloproctology to develop benign coloproctology services.

Main duties of the job

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Arrangements agreed within Trust policy. Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
Detail other responsibilities such as the patients that will be under the care of the successful candidate

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service: We will put our patients first
Teamwork: We will work together
Ambition: We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect: We will act with integrity

The Great Western Hospital is known for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. It serves a population of about 360,000 across North Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and West Berkshire. There is a vibrant medical academy, drawing undergraduate students from Oxford and Bristol Medical Schools.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the...
The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
Development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Clinical Governance and Audit.
All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities. They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services. Consultants lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC
FRCS (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
Expertise in full range of acute surgical conditions
Ability to lead a multi‑professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Sub‑speciality interests will be supported

Management Administration

Essential