Senior Colorectal Surgeon - Intestinal Failure & Teaching

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant colorectal surgeon with a specific interest in intestinal failure to join the Newcastle team. The role covers elective and benign colorectal surgery, intestinal failure and complex abdominal wall repair, with teaching, research and audit integral to the post and flexible working encouraged.

Senior tertiary-centre experience and robotic surgery certification are valued in applicants, with leadership and collaborative care

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in a tertiary centre specialising in intestinal failure.
• Evidence of managing intestinal failure.
• Evidence of complex abdominal wall repair.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
• Involvement in management and project leadership within the specialty.
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality elective surgical care to the people of Newcastle and the wider North East.
• Further develop sub-speciality services, including intestinal failure and complex abdominal wall repair, within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the increasing regional workload, collaborating with other North East colorectal units.
• Provide timely communication to the wider hospital and community team.
• Contribute to the efficient running of elective and acute care.
• Engage with national audits such as NELA, NBOCAP and IMPACT.
• Engage with research activity in the department and deliver research projects.
• Lead support for medical students and doctors in training.
• Lead and develop teaching and courses via the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Teaching (undergrad & postgrad)

Leadership / project management

Clinical governance & audit

Education

Primary medical qualification

Higher degree

Robotic surgery cert

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant colorectal surgeon with a specific interest in intestinal failure to join the Newcastle team. The role covers elective and benign colorectal surgery, intestinal failure and complex abdominal wall repair, with teaching, research and audit integral to the post and flexible working encouraged.

Senior tertiary-centre experience and robotic surgery certification are valued in applicants, with leadership and collaborative care