Consultant - Colorectal YC72

Applications are sought for a substantive appointment of a General Surgeon with a Colorectal interest to join an established and successful team of 5 Colorectal surgeons working at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will also be part of a team of 12 consultants for the provision of emergency and elective general surgery, including a sub-specialty interest.We are a Teaching Hospital dedicated to improving medical and surgical education. A proven commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education having held formal teaching roles and a track record of an ongoing commitment will be a requirement. A proven interest in research at MD level or above will also be a requirement for this post., Our Trust has recently purchased two robotic systems and training in robotic surgery, including relevant courses and experience undertaking robotic colorectal cancer resections will be essential. With West Herts colorectal unit having one of the highest laparoscopic rates in the country training in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, such as an accredited Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship will also be required. The successful applicant will need to have a significant interest and expertise in complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease surgery and experience of complex IBD surgery. A Fellowship will be desirable. We work closely as a supportive team and joint surgery with training and assistance will be offered to ensure our excellent NBOCA results are maintained. Mentoring will be provided for elective and emergency work to ensure a new consultant has full support to fulfil their potential.

We also work closely with our Gastroenterology colleagues and regular Lower GI Endoscopy will be part of the job plan. As such full JAG accreditation will be essential.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum