Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a Full time Substantive Consultant Surgeon with expertise in Lower GI (Colorectal) Surgery to join a busy Department of Surgery based at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital.

We are looking forward to recruiting a consultant at Ysbyty Gwynedd & Llandudno General Hospital. For candidates with additional skills, there are opportunities available to develop skills in Robotic Assisted (Versius) Colorectal Resections.

Although the initial job plan has been designed for a full time ten sessions job, an alternative time-table could be considered for a successful candidate who would wish to work less than full time.

The successful appointee will be expected to provide a high-quality service in conjunction with the existing General Surgeons and hard working, highly motivated dedicated team of medical and nursing staff.

Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties equitable to their consultant colleagues:

• Provide a service of the highest quality.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for in-patient and outpatient services.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT)
• Ensure appropriate standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
• Be familiar with the College curricula for resident doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment.
• Agree and annually review a job plan with the General Manager and Clinical Director/ Lead Clinician and participate in annual appraisal.
• Undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.

About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• FRCS (Colorectal) or equivalent
• Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview

Desirable

• Royal College Surgeons - Train the Trainer or equivalent
• Formal Leadership and Management Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery
• Prior specialist Colorectal training and Experience
• Understanding of NHS management practices and their application

Desirable

• Accredited to perform colonoscopy
• Experience in Low Rectal Cancer resection
• Training in and Experience of working with the CMR Versius Robotic Surgical system
• Training and experience in leadership and management
• Prior experience of working in the Welsh healthcare system

Teamwork
Essential

• Able to work well within an inter-disciplinary team setting

Desirable

• Experience of participation in LGI MDT

Audit and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Completed audit projects
• Research based publication
• Evidence of participation in research

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of the delivery of undergraduate education in clinical environments

Desirable

• Experience of teaching direct and graduate entrants in an academic environment
• Undertaking or completed MedEd qualification
• Experience of leadership in a teaching environment

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
• Aligns own values with those of the Health Board

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).