£149 per annum
CANCER COLORECTAL CANCER INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE NHS
Opportunity to work in an established and successful team of 5 Colorectal surgeons, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Access to advanced technology with recent acquisitions of robotic systems, enhancing surgical capabilities in colorectal surgery.
Strong emphasis on education and training, providing opportunities to engage in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching roles.
Involvement in a leading colorectal unit with one of the highest laparoscopic rates in the country, enhancing professional skill development.
Supportive team environment with mentoring provided for both elective and emergency cases, ensuring comprehensive professional development.
Participation in a major redevelopment of facilities at Watford General Hospital, providing a modern and improved working environment.
The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a General Surgeon with a colorectal specialty for a full-time Consultant position at Watford General Hospital. The successful candidate will join a team of five colorectal surgeons and contribute to both emergency and elective general surgery services. A strong commitment to surgical education and research is required, along with expertise in robotic and laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgeries. The role involves mentoring junior staff, managing a 1:12 emergency surgical rota, and conducting regular lower GI endoscopies, necessitating JAG accreditation.
The position offers the opportunity to be part of a modernizing NHS Trust, which is undergoing significant redevelopment, aiming to enhance the quality of patient care and medical training. The Trust encourages applications from candidates with disabilities and will provide support and mentorship to help the new consultant thrive in their practice. The salary ranges from £105,504 to £139,882, with additional responsibilities including achieving cancer targets and maintaining high standards in surgical outcomes.
The position offers the opportunity to be part of a modernizing NHS Trust, which is undergoing significant redevelopment, aiming to enhance the quality of patient care and medical training. The Trust encourages applications from candidates with disabilities and will provide support and mentorship to help the new consultant thrive in their practice. The salary ranges from £105,504 to £139,882, with additional responsibilities including achieving cancer targets and maintaining high standards in surgical outcomes.
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-1C
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 modernisation 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 modernisation 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
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 2, 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
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-1C
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 modernisation 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 modernisation 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
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- Please refer the JD
- Please refer the JD
- Please refer the JD
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 2, 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
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