Colorectal Consultant

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with colorectal diseases in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and emergency settings.
• Perform elective and emergency colorectal surgery, including open, laparoscopic and other appropriate minimally invasive procedures within the surgeons competence.
• Manage colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse, haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, fissures and other benign and malignant conditions.
• Undertake appropriate diagnostic procedures, including colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, where trained and credentialed.
• Provide perioperative care, including preoperative assessment, consent, postoperative monitoring, complication management and follow-up.
• Participate in emergency general surgery rotas and provide specialist advice for acute surgical admissions.
• Coordinate patient care with oncologists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, specialist nurses and other relevant professionals.
• Recognise and manage clinical deterioration, escalating care when required.

Essential

• Essential:
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Current experience working within a surgical setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
• Proven NHS experience.
• Knowledge of colorectal cancer, benign colorectal conditions, perioperative care and relevant clinical guidelines
• Competence in appropriate elective and emergency colorectal procedures
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, professional development and high-quality clinical care.