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Job summary

This is a Locum appointment for a 6-12 month contract in the Colorectal Department in the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a team of 8 colorectal consultants to provide general and specialist colorectal care to the population of Gloucestershire.

Main duties of the job

The appointment to this post has three main aims:

To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based patient-centred management of colorectal patients

To share in a comprehensive rota for emergency and elective general and colorectal care

To contribute to the continuing development of the department's clinical, research and educational interests.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a consultant-led service.

About us

We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.

Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-LOCCONSCOLO

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Job description Job responsibilities

• To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust
• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department
• To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To provide on call support. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols.
• To carry out ward rounds.
• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements

• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.

• To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, Core Trainees, STs and other staff as appropriate

• Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.

• To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments
• To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
• To be involved in risk management and quality assurance
• To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines
• To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents
• The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.

• To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies

  To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements

  To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process

  • To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs

  To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy

• To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs

  • To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department

  To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

  To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

  • To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Job description Job responsibilities

• To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust
• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department
• To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To provide on call support. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols.
• To carry out ward rounds.
• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements

• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.

• To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, Core Trainees, STs and other staff as appropriate

• Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.

• To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments
• To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
• To be involved in risk management and quality assurance
• To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines
• To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents
• The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.

• To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies

  To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements

  To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process

  • To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs

  To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy

• To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs

  • To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department

  To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary

  To attend regional and national meetings as necessary

  • To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full General Medical Council registration.
• Consideration will be given to candidates within 2 years of their expected CCT date where a conditional offer could be made pending achievement of the above essential qualifications.

Desirable

• Higher degree relevant to the specialty
• Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification

Management & Administrative skills Essential

• Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
• Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm

Teaching experience Essential

• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Research experience Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Personal attributes Essential

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility - able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full General Medical Council registration.
• Consideration will be given to candidates within 2 years of their expected CCT date where a conditional offer could be made pending achievement of the above essential qualifications.

Desirable

• Higher degree relevant to the specialty
• Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification

Management & Administrative skills Essential

• Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
• Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm

Teaching experience Essential

• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Research experience Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Personal attributes Essential

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility - able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)