Locum Consultant in Colorectal Surgery
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £109,725.00 i £145,478.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9298-MED-826 |
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This post will initially be a 10 PA contract and the successful applicant will join the other 12 substantive consultants (8 NHS and 4 Academic) providing colorectal surgery at LTHT. The job will consist of specialist colorectal and general surgery, ward rounds, surgical outpatient clinics and day case / inpatient elective operating. Regular colonoscopy lists are also available for individuals who have an interest. There are separate Colorectal and UGI/HPB on call rotas and it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the colorectal aspect, most likely on a 1 in 10 basis. There will be exciting opportunities to engage with research and education in the colorectal unit and on a wider regional basis especially with respect to intestinal failure. The role of each Consultant in the department is intended to be as an equal senior to other Consultants in the Department and in the Trust. The post will be based at Lincoln Wing, St James' University Teaching Hospital. The John Goligher Colorectal Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a reputation for high quality education and research. The department is currently engaged in a large number of national studies and trials. The department also has a significant reputation as a large provider of specialist and sub-specialist Colorectal services. The department is responsible for over 20,000 outpatient appointments, 1,350 elective day case operations and 1,400 elective inpatient procedures. The colorectal unit in SJUH is co-located with acute general surgery wards, HDU, ICU, the same day admission unit, the surgical assessment area and the generic general surgery / urology 5 day wards. The elective colorectal surgery theatres and emergency and CEPOD theatres are also housed in the same wing at SJUH. Main site out-patient clinics are held at SJUH, whilst some peripheral clinics are held at Wharfdale Hospital. The general surgery service in Leeds has undergone significant reorganisation in recent years. All abdominal general surgery disciplines are now co-located on the SJUH site. 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST 2.1 To deliver care to patients with Colorectal and General Surgical conditions at St Jamess University Teaching Hospital including Out-patient clinics Elective operating both day case and inpatient Care of in-patients . 2.2 To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Colorectal and General Surgery team and across the Trust especially with respect to intestinal failure surgery. In this regard there are established close links with vascular radiology, plastic surgery and urology which the post-holder will need to maintain and develop further in order to optimise outcomes for complex intestinal failure patients. 2.2 To work with colleagues in Colorectal and General Surgery to deliver acute on call for 3 - 4 days per on-call period. This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours. 2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department. Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: - A strong focus on patient safety and quality of care - A passion for excellent patient experience - Honesty and integrity demonstrated at all times - A desire to drive service improvements including the productivity of the team and performance against key access indicators. 3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST 3.1 Service Delivery General The Trust expects consultants to deliver clinical service as agreed with commissioners and other stakeholders. This will include: meeting the objectives of the post (see above) continuously improving the quality and efficiency of personal and team practice working with other staff and teams to ensure that the various criteria for service delivery are met, such as o achieving the best clinical outcomes within the resources available o waiting times o infection control standards Consultants in LTHT are line managed by their specialty Lead Clinician working in conjunction with a Business Manager. This specialty team is then managed alongside a number of other specialties in a Clinical Service (or Support) Unit (CSU) led by a Clinical Director as the responsible person, and supported by a full time General Manager and a full time Head of Nursing. The Clinical Director and their team report operationally to the Deputy Chief Executive / Chief Nurse (Deputy CEO / CN). The Clinical Director will work closely with the Deputy CEO / CN team which includes the Medical Director for Operations, Nurse Director for Operations, four Assistant Directors of Operations (ADOs) and a Performance Team, with each ADO aligned to specific CSUs. Professionally, consultants report to Dr Phil Wood, Chief Medical Officer.