Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 190-STH-25-057
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Teaching Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £96,990 - £107,155 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist in Colorectal/General Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Whole time Specialist in Colorectal/General Surgery to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate may be expected to work at both campuses in the Trust.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with senior colleagues (at both Consultant grade and other Specialist Grades) be responsible for the provision of the elective Colorectal and General Surgery services and participate in the non-elective on-call rota with responsibility for unselected surgical take and specific colorectal referrals.
The appointee will be encouraged to develop a Colorectal subspecialty interest and ensure attendance at the relevant MDT and Radiological meetings.
The appointee will deliver scheduled independent general surgery and colorectal outpatient and elective theatre sessions and lower GI endoscopy lists. The appointee may be asked to undertake flexible sessions dependent on their availability and directorate needs.
Working for our organisation
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- A medical degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution.
- Qualifications required for post e.g. MRCS
- A minimum of 12 years full time Medical work (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) since obtaining a primary medical qualification at least 6 of which will be in a relevant specialty at Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Fellowship or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to undertake independent lower GI endoscopy with appropriate JAG accreditation
- Experience with surgical management of benign and malignant colorectal conditions
- Able to fulfil and participate in acute general surgical take at Consultant level with suitable operative experience
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies to enable practising at senior grade as evidenced in job plan and logbooks
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis initiating an appropriate management plan with the ability to review and adjust this depending on outcomes of treatment
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and asks for help when required
Desirable criteria
- Robotic Experience
- Experience working in Major Trauma Centre
- Wider experience in different units in related specialties
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Collaborate and respecting the multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk issues across organisations and settings
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable criteria
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Audit/ Research
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Documented completed audits during training/Experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching student doctors, doctors in training and/or other allied professionals at all levels.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good written communication skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Sabapathy Balasubramanian
- Job title
- Consultant Surgeon/Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2714647
- Additional information
Mr Chris Challand
Consultant Surgeon
Colorectal/ General Surgery Clinical Lead
Directorate of General Surgery
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield S5 7AU
Tel: 0114 2714647
Mrs Caroline Turner
Operations Director
Surgical Services Care Group
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield S5 7AU
Tel: 0114 2714647
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
HR Department
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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