Specialty Doctor - Colorectal

Specialty Doctor in Colorectal (Fixed term 12 months from December 2024)

50% on call slot.

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Colorectal Surgery within the General Surgery department, for a 12-month fixed term position.

The current team consists of 11 surgeons with a variety of specialist interests including cancer surgery, robotic surgery, pelvic floor surgery and benign colorectal surgery. In addition, the team includes specialist cancer CNS plus ANPs.  The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will include some emergency and on call work.

This post would be ideal for a doctor who has completed or near completion of their specialist training and wish to acquire additional training in sub specialist Colorectal Surgery.

The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota..