Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant General Surgery interest in Colorectal Surgery
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Applications Invited for a Twelve Month Locum General Surgery Consultant with an Interest in Colorectal Surgery
The successful candidate will join the enthusiastic team of general surgeons providing acute and elective general surgical services at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.
About the Role
The General Surgical department is supported by:
- 1 Associate Specialist
- 8 Specialty Doctors
- 2 Specialist Registrars
- 8 Doctors in Training (FY1/FY2 and CT combination)
Additionally, the department has:
- 2 GI Nurse specialists
- 5 Nurse endoscopists
- A team of IBD Nurses supporting the colorectal service
The successful candidate would be welcomed into a dynamic multidisciplinary team where we are proud of the service we provide.
Key Responsibilities
- Become a core member of the colorectal MDT
- Perform surgery for colorectal cancer
- Develop a subspecialist interest in any aspect of lower gastrointestinal surgery
The Trust is the provider of Bowel Cancer Screening and is a leading organisation for laparoscopic surgery. The post will include a 1 in 8 on call rota. The department prides itself on team working and close collaboration with clinical colleagues to provide a high quality general surgical service.
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Requirements
All applicants must possess:
- Specialist Registration with the GMC
- Or be within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCST or equivalent in General Surgery
- FRCS or equivalent
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT)
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value:
- Kindness
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Equality
If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
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What We Offer
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work
- Staff Recognition - we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service
Important Notes
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Rachel Morrison
Job title: Group Clinical Lead
Email address: rachel.morrison14@nhs.net
Alternatively, to arrange a departmental visit, please contact:
Name: Alexandra Kirk
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: alexandra.kirk3@nhs.net
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