{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nConsultant - Colorectal YC72 with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary Applications are sought for a substantive appointment of a General Surgeon with a Colorectal interest to join an established and successful team of 5 Colorectal surgeons working at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will also be part of a team of 12 consultants for the provision of emergency and elective general surgery, including a sub-specialty interest.We are a Teaching Hospital dedicated to improving medical and surgical education. A proven commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education having held formal teaching roles and a track record of an ongoing commitment will be a requirement. A proven interest in research at MD level or above will also be a requirement for this post. Main duties of the job Our Trust has recently purchased two robotic systems and training in robotic surgery, including relevant courses and experience undertaking robotic colorectal cancer resections will be essential. With West Herts colorectal unit having one of the highest laparoscopic rates in the country training in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, such as an accredited Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship will also be required. The successful applicant will need to have a significant interest and expertise in complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery and experience of complex IBD surgery. A Fellowship will be desirable. We work closely as a supportive team and joint surgery with training and assistance will be offered to ensure our excellent NBOCA results are maintained. Mentoring will be provided for elective and emergency work to ensure a new consultant has full support to fulfil their potential. We also work closely with our Gastroenterology colleagues and regular Lower GI Endoscopy will be part of the job plan. As such full JAG accreditation will be essential. About Us There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 13 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 360-C-1011-C Job locations Watford General Hospital Vicarage Road Watford WD18 0HB Job Description Job responsibilities You will be expected to assist the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to achieve their commitments to the National Plan for modernization of the NHS, including achieving the 18 week patient pathway and Cancer targets.The post includes up to 1.5 SPAs to allow for supporting activity including appraisal and revalidation.As work takes place across three sites, clinic and list times are set to accommodate travel where necessary.There is good compliment of junior staff in department spread across all sites to ensure patient care. The successful applicant will also contribute to the supervision and training of the Basic and Higher Surgical Trainees within the department.There is a 1:12 rota for the provision of an emergency general surgical service with prospective cover when colleagues are on annual or study leave. A Colorectal surgeon of the week is also provided on a 1: 6 daytime rota. Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities You will be expected to assist the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to achieve their commitments to the National Plan for modernization of the NHS, including achieving the 18 week patient pathway and Cancer targets.The post includes up to 1.5 SPAs to allow for supporting activity including appraisal and revalidation.As work takes place across three sites, clinic and list times are set to accommodate travel where necessary.There is good compliment of junior staff in department spread across all sites to ensure patient care. The successful applicant will also contribute to the supervision and training of the Basic and Higher Surgical Trainees within the department.There is a 1:12 rota for the provision of an emergency general surgical service with prospective cover when colleagues are on annual or study leave. A Colorectal surgeon of the week is also provided on a 1: 6 daytime rota. Person Specification Please refer the JD Essential Please refer the JD Desirable Please refer the JD Person Specification Please refer the JD Essential Please refer the JD Desirable Please refer the JD Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK profess"}