Job summary
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.
With increasing degree of sub-specialisation in colorectal surgery there has been a growing demand for advanced training in rectal cancer surgery. The colorectal unit at Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) has hosted the Robotic TME fellowship for over 8 years. The fellowship is offered for 6 or 12 months and is aimed at peri-CCT trainee or early year consultant. This job offers an excellent opportunity to acquire advanced skills needed for Robotic TME surgery. PHU is a high volume unit with the largest experience in the UK for robotic colorectal surgery. Exposure to robotic CME surgery, multi-visceral resections, lateral pelvic lymph node dissection is also offered on a dual console system. The fellowship is accredited and approved by the Royal College of the Surgeons of England.
Main duties of the job
During this placement the trainee will be exposed to a large volume of elective and emergency laparoscopic & robotic colorectal work. Main areas of interest will include rectal cancer surgery, Lap TME, Robotic TME, pouch surgery, TEMS and APER. Primary clinical focus of the job will be operative exposure in theatre, postoperative care of inpatients, outpatients clinics with one stop flexible sigmoidoscopy service, and day case surgery.
Interested candidates are invited to contact Mr Jim Khan (jim.khan@porthosp.nhs.uk) for informal discussion.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit has the largest experience of minimal access rectal cancer surgery within the UK with >1000 Lap/ Robotic TME cases. We operate on 400 colorectal cancers per year which includes around 100 rectal cancers. Over 92% of colorectal resections are performed laparoscopically or robotically. Exposure in a high volume centre with hands-on training provides invaluable training with ample opportunities for research and publications. There is also an opportunity to become part of multicentre trials. This post is available from April 2023 and will be for a period of 6-12 months. We may appoint two or three applicants for 6 months each, in succession.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit has the largest experience of minimal access rectal cancer surgery within the UK with >1000 Lap/ Robotic TME cases. We operate on 400 colorectal cancers per year which includes around 100 rectal cancers. Over 92% of colorectal resections are performed laparoscopically or robotically. Exposure in a high volume centre with hands-on training provides invaluable training with ample opportunities for research and publications. There is also an opportunity to become part of multicentre trials. This post is available from April 2023 and will be for a period of 6-12 months. We may appoint two or three applicants for 6 months each, in succession.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Completion of Surgical Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion date
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Experience
Essential
- Higher professional training in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery (significant experience, CCT desirable)
- Experience of working within the NHS (desirable)
- Higher degree or research experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Completion of Surgical Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion date
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Experience
Essential
- Higher professional training in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery (significant experience, CCT desirable)
- Experience of working within the NHS (desirable)
- Higher degree or research experience
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).
