consultant colorectal surgeon

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post., The colorectal service in HDUHB is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic consultant colorectal surgeon. This is a substantive post, based at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a laparoscopic colorectal service at Bronglais hospital and to the wider health board along with consultant colleagues, as part of a highly skilled and collaborative MDT. The role also includes participating in the 1:4 consultant on call rota for general surgery at Bronglais. The service is looking to recruit a consultant who can lead in further developing a sustainable colorectal service to the population of West Wales., To lead on the provision and delivery of a quality and safe clinical service. Following agreed clinical pathways for the assessment and treatment of colorectal patients. The successful candidate will have core clinical expertise in General Surgery with a sub-specialist interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. They will participate in the 1:4 consultant on-call rota at Bronglais Hospital, providing leadership to junior staff and being the senior decision maker for all acute surgical admissions on the site. Experience in endoscopy is desirable.
Using their specialty expertise, the postholder will support and maintain the confidence of development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health board.
The postholder will sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate and will play a pivotal role in the teaching and training of medical undergraduates and postgraduates. They will be expected to undertake an Educational Supervisor role for resident and SAS level colleagues and participate in regular multidisciplinary audits.
Strong leadership and team building skills will be essential for this post.
The postholder must undertake all work in accordance with the health board's procedures and operating policies and conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the health board's service plans., To provide evidence-based medicine and promote a culture of learning in the department in line with clinical governance.
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
+ Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
+ Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
+ Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
+ 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
+ Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services, Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.