Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Surgery
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10+1 PAs)
- Job ref
- 188-MT1213
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SUR Med Staff GI
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £99,532 to £131,964 per annum
- Closing
- 19/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant - General Surgery
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Colorectal and Acute Surgery teams within the Surgery Care Group as a Consultant Surgeon in Colorectal and Acute Surgery with a 10+1 PA job plan. Candidates should be able to manage an undifferentiated general surgical take including major trauma and should have a subspecialist colorectal interest. Candidates should have GMC specialist registration.
You will be part of a team of 8 ASU consultants and 12 colorectal consultants. You will alternate weeks of elective colorectal practice and weeks of managing the general surgical take Monday to Friday midday on a rolling 8 week rota (weekend take is managed by other teams within the GI subspecialty consultant group).
The 4 Acute weeks comprise 2 weeks of managing the take, 1 week of ambulatory care and 1 week of cross cover. There is a spread out 4 nights on call commitment on an 8 week cycle, weekdays only.
Working for our organisation
We know that our people are central to our success. So, it’s only right that we reward you with:
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment.
- Opportunities to develop – UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
- A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
- A range of NHS discounts.
- A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Have an elective colorectal practice with a subspecialist interest
- Manage an undifferentiated general surgical take (paired with a colleague)
- Manage general surgical major trauma
- Opportunities to take on management / supervisor roles
- Opportunities to be involved in training, teaching, research / trials and university work
- Be part of a very supportive team
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Specialist registration
- Ideally post graduate higher degree
- Ideally post CCT fellowship
- Interest in wider aspects of consultant practice (as above)
- Willingness to work a 10-11 PA contract
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in colorectal surgery
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or GI surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a specialist area of colorectal surgery
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work well in a team
- Good interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurse and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Ability to manage and lead others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Vas Trompetas
- Job title
- Consultant Surgeon – Acute Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208073
- Additional information
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held TBC
Job Reference: MT1213. This vacancy closes on or before: 19/07/2024
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