Job overview

This post moves to support the current service provision and offers the post holder a fabulous opportunity to be at the forefront of the development and drive to shape EGS at The Royal Cornwall Hospital in partnership with the current clinical leadership team.

Our current EGS team have access to a modern Same Day Emergency Care unit with a monitored trolley bay for rapid transfer from the Emergency Department of unwell surgical patients, alongside a 21 bedded Emergency Surgical Unit. Point of Care blood analysis machines and Ultrasound diagnostics on the ward to enable rapid decisions to be taken on these patients for enhanced flow.

Access to 4 days per week (aiming for 5) Emergency Surgical Ambulatory Clinics promote ambulation of patients providing follow up opportunities for those high risk of relapsing.  Alongside this, we have two 26 bedded wards for longer term patients which are supported by our ward based Junior Surgical teams alongside a fully equipped Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit.

Main duties of the job

Work with the current specialty leads to develop pathways and

operating procedures for the department to include the EGS wards,

operating theatres and ambulatory care spaces. This will include the

use of and development of ambulatory alternative provision models

to support patient flow.

Work with our Southwest Ambulance teams and community

providers such as the Community Diagnostic Hubs and Minor Injury

Units, alongside virtual ward implementation, to create advanced

ambulatory models of care for General Surgery.

Provide an Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service of the highest

standards for the Cornish population.

Provide and develop a specialty interest within the realms of

children’s general surgery, benign colorectal or upper GI surgery,

benign hepatobiliary or complex endoscopic practice.

Share responsibility with colleagues for the day to day management

of the EGS department including the development of a research

portfolio in EGS.

Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students in EGS

including developing weekly evidence based governance and

service development training.

Ensure ongoing development via Continuing Medical Education

(CME).

Provide patient cover for off site/absent consultant colleagues.

Engage in some elements of flexible timetabling with cooperation and

transparency.

 Support colleagues throughout the multidisciplinary team and

promote a culture of respect and kindness to all.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.