Consultant General Surgeon (Colorectal plus other special interests)

The candidate will join a team of four substantive colorectal surgeons (these posts will provide 6 Surgeons with colorectal interest). The post holder will work as part of the team to provide surgical treatment for a range of colorectal conditions that are treated at Barnsley Hospital.

Core Clinical Duties are rostered in line with local job planning guidance and include:

Regular operating theatre lists

Approximately 1-2 outpatient clinics per week

Weekly MDT meeting (Wednesday AM)

24 hour on call every 2 weeks (non-resident overnight). Maybe subject to change.

Weekend on call every 8 weeks. Maybe subject to change.

Endoscopy sessions weekly or every 2 weeks, ideally with agreement to support Endoscopy training.

Clinical administration sessions.

Core SPA time.

Options to support and lead on other departmental roles available/NHS responsibilities.

At Barnsley Hospital, you will be joining a forward thinking, friendly and supportive team of consultants, junior medical staff, allied health professionals, specialist nurses, Cancer services team, including MDT co-ordinators, and administrative staff.This post will appeal to an appropriately trained surgeon, ie you will be expected to have CESR or have an exam date within 6months of interview date, who has a proven sub-specialty interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, ideally pelvic floor repair and robotic experience.The appointee will have the enthusiasm to work with colleagues and be innovative to develop the service in line with national guidance.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

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