Consultant Surgeon with interest in Colorectal Surgery

We are looking for two exceptional candidates to join the Colorectal Department in the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidates will join a team of 8 colorectal consultants to provide general and specialist colorectal care to the population of Gloucestershire and well as participating in the emergency general surgery rota. There are two posts. Both will be involved in the management of patients with colorectal cancer and will take part in the emergency general surgery rota. To complement the existing special interests and planning for the future we are looking for candidates with the following special interests: Post A: IBD surgery The appointee will be expected to work with the existing colorectal surgeons with an IBD interest, to maintain and develop the IBD service. The surgeons work closely with our gastroenterology colleagues, which includes the delivery of combined clinics. Post B: Anal cancer management The Trust is the regional anal cancer centre and treats patients from Worcestershire and Herefordshire in addition to the local population. The appointee will be expected to join the existing surgeon in providing surgical input into the management of patients with anal cancer. This will include the assessment and treatment of patients with HSIL.,

• Clinical Care: Deliver high-quality patient care, including assessment, treatment and ward rounds, and provide clinical support to junior medical and nursing staff. Participate in the agreed on-call and out-of-hours rota.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide senior clinical support and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and coordinated care.
• Education and Training: Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and support the development of junior medical staff. Act as Educational Supervisor where agreed.
• Management: Participate in departmental and Trust meetings and contribute to service development and improvement.
• Clinical Governance: Promote evidence-based practice, follow NICE and professional guidance, and participate in clinical audit, risk management, quality improvement and management of incidents and complaints.
• Professional Development: Maintain CME/CPD and participate in annual job planning and appraisal.
• Research: Support and participate in clinical research where appropriate.
• Professional Responsibilities: Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and contribute effectively to team-based working.
  
  We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.