We are seeking a Locum Colorectal surgeon at University Hospital of North Durham, for a period of 6 months. You will join a team of 12 colorectal consultants providing for a population of 650,000. Interests in pelvic floor disorder and SNS to complement existing colleagues are essential, however, other additional interests will be supported (cancer/IBD). The position will include emergency on-call at the UHND (1:10). We have two pelvic floor surgeons and have monthly local pelvic floor MDT meeting with urogynaecologist, gastroenterologist, colorectal radiologist and nurse specialists. We also have a regional monthly MDT meeting in Newcastle. Our anorectal physiology lab is Consultant led with the support of a clinical scientist and nurse specialist. The pelvic floor service is also supported by two nurse specialists and a physio who provide a biofeedback and rectal irrigation service. We have an internationally renowned expert in constipation and functional bowel disease with an active functional bowel research department and a linked surgical research fellow post. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to participate and develop a research portfolio.

Main duties of the job

The post advertised is for a Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon for a period of 6 months. A special interest in pelvic floor would be advantageous but other interests would be considered if this was complimentary to existing surgical interests.

It is envisaged that it will be increasingly difficult to accommodate all future advances in specialist treatments and interventions at each of our main hospital sites in an NHS dominated by new regimes including Practice Based Commissioning, Choose and Book and Reference Costs.

Taking this into account it is proposed that whilst a successful candidate will spend most of their programmed activities at University Hospital of North Durham in the north of the Trust it is expected that the role would involve programmed activities at other hospitals within the Trust should this be necessary i

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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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Job description

Job responsibilities

1.Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive surgical service to the County Durham and Darlington Acute Hospitals NHS Trust including emergency on-call service for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions, and the proper functioning of the service.

2. The rota commitment is one in 10 . You will be expected to offer advice on patients to consultants in other disciplines when requested.

3. The post holder will be required to cover for Consultant colleagues during normal periods of leave.

4. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

5. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contribution to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally and where appropriate nationally. All Consultant medical staff have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them and it is expected that time will be devoted to this activity on a regular basis by Consultants. If appropriate, you will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.

6. The post holder will be required to participate in medical audit and to act on the recommendations arising from such audits.

7. Opportunities for involvement in appropriate research programmes approved by the Trusts ethics Committee in accordance with the policies laid down from time to time by the Department of Health and National Institute for Health Research.

8. Collectively responsibility falling on all Consultants to consult with their colleagues and hence to co-ordinate their individual activities in order that the particular service with which they are involved operates effectively.

9. Accepting such management responsibilities as are mutually agreed between the Consultants and Care Group.

10. The post holder will be responsible to the Care Group Director in respect of the reasonable and effective use of Hospital resources and staff.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Special Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness work

Desirable

• Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development

Experience

Essential

• 1-2 Years specialist colorectal training

Desirable

• Interest in pelvic floor conditions and SNS experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered medical degree
• FRCS or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of active teaching of undergraduates, junior doctors and nurses. Strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Desirable

• Interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

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