Applications are invited for the post of NHS Locum Consultant General/Colorectal Surgeon at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, for a term of 12 months. This post is to commence in August 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter and is to cover a sabbatical. The post attracts 10 PAs (additional PAs may be negotiable) and will include an on-call commitment for emergency general surgery (currently 1 in 8). For full details of the post please see the job description at NHS jobs. The post is based at Warwick Hospital with some clinics held at Stratford upon Avon Hospital if required.

Main duties of the job

The job plan is calculated over an 8 week rolling timetable (this may be subject to change if additional appointment(s) decrease the frequency of on call).The post holder will be required to cover the administration work and manage the follow up patients for the consultant on sabbatical.

This job plan will be worked subject to the needs of the service and subject to annual review via the job planning process.

About us

With our central location and great transport links we are closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from many nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire.

Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.

As well as enjoying where you work, we want all our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer many benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities, Childcare Vouchers, and onsite subsidised restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa, as well as a number of recognition awards.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is a one year locum to cover the sabbatical of one of our substantive consultants. The post-holder will be an experienced general and colorectal surgeon.

The post-holder will be expected to perform lower GI endoscopy, proctology and to contribute to the general surgical workload, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During the duration of this locum post training in robotic surgery will be concentrated among the existing substantive consultant team. Opportunities for colorectal cancer resections may be available to the appointee depending on their experience and the needs of the service.

Outpatient clinics take place at both Warwick and Stratford Hospital. They currently include a mix of face to face and telephone appointments.

Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential

• A good working knowledge of research methodology

Desirable

• Higher medical degree Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. Medical education

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