Consultant - Emergency General Surgery - EGS

Cornwall is entering a golden age! Not only boasting the launch pad for the UK Space industry but also its growing popularity amongst leading tech firms and entrepreneurs. It undoubtedly offers a unique lifestyle beyond comparison in one of the most naturally stunning counties within the UK.

The Surgical Unit at the Royal Cornwall Teaching Hospitals NHS trust is no different, with innovation and early adoption central to its core values. Come down and see what we are doing.

To support this work, we are looking to appoint to our Emergency General Surgery department a substantive EGS Consultant with a subspecialty interest in either Colorectal, Paediatrics or complex interventional endoscopy (non-exhaustive). The successful applicant(s) will join and existing team of Emergency Surgeons. Our department is fully funded and is supported through the National Forum for Acute Surgeons.

Full support will be in place to develop all and any subspecialty interests within job plan whether Colorectal, Children’s surgery or advanced endoscopy.

As the post(s) is a substantive level post, all applicants are expected to have CCT (or equivalent) or be at least 6 months from this. Please check with UK entrance to determine eligibility before applying. Since this post is substantive, it is expected that all applicants to the post will contact the Specialty lead or Service manager (numbers below)priorto shortlisting to discuss the post, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Please contact James Clark prior to applying.

Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / EU equivalent certification at the time of interview. Applicants not on the specialist register may be considered for a locum position. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Do you have a partner and family who would relocate with you? If so, then please contact us as we have a variety of employment opportunities within the hospital and would be happy to discuss this with you.

Relocation packages are available.

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 developing 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.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed