Consultant: General Surgery(Specialising in Colorectal Cancer Surgery)

Job title:

Consultant: General Surgery(Specialising in Colorectal Cancer Surgery)

Company

NHS

Job description

Help us build a new centre of excellence for colorectal cancer for Sussex patients.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust’s general and colorectal cancer surgical team, helping develop the model of surgical care for delivering high quality, timely colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery in a high-volume surgical site (Worthing Hospital – WH) and supporting excellent general and emergency surgical care at the Royal Sussex Count Hospital (RSCH), a Major Trauma Centre (MTC).There are three posts, both offered as dual site roles based at WH for elective surgery as part of the newly created dedicated CRC team, and at the RSCH for emergency work. OPD and endoscopy (if relevant) will be offered at sites relevant to patient population. Roles will be key to supporting and enabling the development a single UHSussex-wide CRC service including a single MDT, unified waiting list, standardised care pathways and an integrated high quality patient experience. Key to this will be engaging with patients, safety reviews, facilitating a culture of listening, learning and continuous improvement.As the new model of surgical care develops further substantive consultant posts will be needed and developed, alongside nursing, theatre and wider MDT posts.Main duties of the jobColorectal and general surgery – elective surgical work (general and cancer ) at WH. On call (including CEPOD, on call, acute admission) will be at RSCH site. As the combined team develops on call will be shared across WH and RSCH to a maximum of 1:8. The on call at RSCH will include major trauma attendance and consultant lead support to resident junior doctors.Attendance at CRC MDT and supporting the work to develop the integrated serviceOutpatient at Southlands Hospital (main site for new CRC OPD andpre-operative assessment hub). Endoscopy sessions can be offered at RSCH or PRH.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Date posted13 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-MWRSCHWTGCCS-439Job locationsRSCH & WTG ( Must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust)Eastern Rd, Brighton and Hove / Lyndhurst Rd, WorthingBrighton & WorthingBN2 5BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe clinical duties of the post include the following: Ensuring patient safety and governance is supported and delivered Supporting integration, development and delivery of and development of the elective colorectal cancer service at WH. Participating in the emergency General Surgery and major trauma service. Providing emergency general surgery in dedicated emergency theatre list Lead ward rounds of emergency surgical and major trauma patients Provide general surgical cover for major trauma patients Surgical Assessment Unit management as part of the acute admission team Elective outpatient clinics and relevant administration Elective theatre lists of general and sub-speciality (CRC at WH) Education and training for resident doctors and wider MDTOn call commitment: Initially the on call (out of hours, CEPOD acute admissions) will be predominately at RSCH site. This is currently 1:6 but will rapidly move to 1:8 with new appointments. This will include on call / major trauma support; CEPOD, and acute admissions / ward reviews. As the team develops the oncall for CRC will be blended with WH on call at a maximum 1:8.Please see job description and person specs for full details Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe clinical duties of the post include the following: Ensuring patient safety and governance is supported and delivered Supporting integration, development and delivery of and development of the elective colorectal cancer service at WH. Participating in the emergency General Surgery and major trauma service. Providing emergency general surgery in dedicated emergency theatre list Lead ward rounds of emergency surgical and major trauma patients Provide general surgical cover for major trauma patients Surgical Assessment Unit management as part of the acute admission team Elective outpatient clinics and relevant administration Elective theatre lists of general and sub-speciality (CRC at WH) Education and training for resident doctors and wider MDTOn call commitment: Initially the on call (out of hours, CEPOD acute admissions) will be predominately at RSCH site. This is currently 1:6 but will rapidly move to 1:8 with new appointments. This will include on call / major trauma support; CEPOD, and acute admissions / ward reviews. As the team develops the oncall for CRC will be blended with WH on call at a maximum 1:8.Please see job description and person specs for full detailsPerson SpecificationExperience / QualificationsEssential

• Basic medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• Experience in CRC surgery

Desirable

• MD
• PhD
• Relevant post CCT fellowship

Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience in Emergency General Surgery with suitable evidence and ability to do on call
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
• Experience of elective CRC surgery at high volume (20+ cases per annum) – evidenced by log book
• Experience and ability to undertake general emergency surgery on-call – note this is a key requirement of the role

Desirable

• Experience in Surgery for major trauma/working in a major trauma centre
• Experience of working in a high volume centre / multisite/hospital service model
• Post graduate qualifications relating to trauma/damage control surgery
• Experience in leading Q&S and governance oversight.
• Education and training experience

KnowledgeEssential

• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT and digital skills to deliver clinical care

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
• Qualification in risk management, patient safety, quality improvement or equivalent

Organisation and PlanningEssential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced managerial/leaderhsip skills: achievements/ courses attended
• Evidence of leading organisational change
• Evidence of leading a surgical governance programme

Teaching SkillsEssential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to medical education

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification relevant to medical education

Academic and ResearchEssential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career ProgressionEssential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal AttributesEssential

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

Behaviours and ValuesEssential

• Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust’s mission and value

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in programs to increase inclusion and diversity in heathcare

Presentation SkillsEssential

• Effective, confident presentation ability

AdditionallyEssential

• Good references from relevant sources

Person SpecificationExperience / QualificationsEssential

• Basic medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• Experience in CRC surgery

Desirable

• MD
• PhD
• Relevant post CCT fellowship

Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience in Emergency General Surgery with suitable evidence and ability to do on call
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
• Experience of elective CRC surgery at high volume (20+ cases per annum) – evidenced by log book
• Experience and ability to undertake general emergency surgery on-call – note this is a key requirement of the role

Desirable

• Experience in Surgery for major trauma/working in a major trauma centre
• Experience of working in a high volume centre / multisite/hospital service model
• Post graduate qualifications relating to trauma/damage control surgery
• Experience in leading Q&S and governance oversight.
• Education and training experience

KnowledgeEssential

• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT and digital skills to deliver clinical care

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
• Qualification in risk management, patient safety, quality improvement or equivalent

Organisation and PlanningEssential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced managerial/leaderhsip skills: achievements/ courses attended
• Evidence of leading organisational change
• Evidence of leading a surgical governance programme

Teaching SkillsEssential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to medical education

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification relevant to medical education

Academic and ResearchEssential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career ProgressionEssential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal AttributesEssential

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

Behaviours and ValuesEssential

• Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust’s mission and value

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in programs to increase inclusion and diversity in heathcare

Presentation SkillsEssential

• Effective, confident presentation ability

AdditionallyEssential

• Good references from relevant sources

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Worthing, West Sussex – Brighton

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:36:09 GMT

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