Job summary
Colorectal cancer surgery has traditionally been performed across three different sites (Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands and Good Hope Hospital) and we are one of the busiest combined colorectal units in the country. Following the emergence of the Coronavirus, the Trust has established a 'cold' operating site for elective surgery at Solihull Hospital. This has more recently gained accreditation as an NHS elective 'hub' and a new 50 million state of the art theatre complex has recently now opened in November 2024. We perform approximately 350 colorectal resections annually, 70-80 of which are rectal cancer resections. The trust offers the full complement of open, laparoscopic, robotic and local resection for colorectal cancer. We are also a tertiary referral centre for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, anal cancer and sarcoma.
Pelvic exenterations are performed at Birmingham Heartlands, Queen Elizabeth and Solihull hospitals. Multi-visceral resections and limited sacrectomy are performed at all 3 sites, whilst high sacrectomy and total sacrectomy are conducted at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the additional support of the spinal and sarcoma surgeons. An average of 20-30 full exenterations are performed annually cross-site with an additional number of 'beyond TME' resections also.
Main duties of the job
There is a dedicated 'beyond TME'/pelvic exenteration surgical planning meeting which occurs fortnightly (in addition to the main colorectal MDT)
There is a specialist colorectal on-call service at the Queen Elizabeth, Solihull and Heartlands sites at all times and there are also on-site MRI, PET-CT, CPET and stenting facilities. There is a dedicated enhanced recovery nursing service and there is on-site specialty support from hepato-biliary surgery, plastic surgery, urology and sarcoma. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy (including SABR) services are also provided on-site.
The appointed Fellow will work across the various sites under the direction and supervision of the educational supervisors and also the wider colorectal surgery department.
Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is also provided at all sites.
The primary focus of the Fellowship is to maximise exposure to the pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients with locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer as well as gaining operative experience in 'beyond TME surgery' and pelvic exenteration.
It is also expected that the Fellow will see and manage patients outside of this category in weekly out-patient clinics and on in-patient ward rounds.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would provide excellent training to be considered in the future for a consultant post in Colorectal Surgery. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in Colorectal Surgery as well as develop research themes and gain publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences.There is potential to develop enough publications and evidence to be able to apply for grants and develop a future research post in the trust.
To help in development of the Colorectal surgery serviceTo contribute towards regular clinical audit
To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered
To provide education and supervision to doctors in training.
To maintain Continuous Professional Development
To participate actively in Clinical Governance
To develop audit/research interests within the resources available
The post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team.
As this is a post in a developing Trust structure,the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would provide excellent training to be considered in the future for a consultant post in Colorectal Surgery. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in Colorectal Surgery as well as develop research themes and gain publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences.There is potential to develop enough publications and evidence to be able to apply for grants and develop a future research post in the trust.
To help in development of the Colorectal surgery serviceTo contribute towards regular clinical audit
To ensure that clinical services are efficiently administered
To provide education and supervision to doctors in training.
To maintain Continuous Professional Development
To participate actively in Clinical Governance
To develop audit/research interests within the resources available
The post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team.
As this is a post in a developing Trust structure,the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- A minimum of 6 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Post-CCT in General (Colorectal) Surgery
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- MD or PhD in a relevant subject
- Emergency Surgery experience in UK
- Endoscopy Experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- A minimum of 6 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Post-CCT in General (Colorectal) Surgery
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- MD or PhD in a relevant subject
- Emergency Surgery experience in UK
- Endoscopy Experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
