Colorectal Laparoscopic Fellow

Job summary

This is a realistic fellowship, as we feel there are enough training opportunities at PCH to serve the training needs of a fellow with 2-4 laparoscopic resections a week. The goal of the fellowship would be to attain competence at laparoscopic colonic resections and introduction to the principles of laparoscopic TME. In addition, the fellow could join in other open cases, redo resections, emergency colorectal surgery joint cases as required by training needs.

We hope the fellow would be JAG accredited, thereby allowing some independent endoscopy lists. There are opportunities to keep your hand in with lap cholecystectomies, hernias etc. (General Surgery training registrars will have first priority for non-colorectal cases). The endoscopy unit is very trainee friendly, with opportunity to consolidate your experience.

The fellow would have an administrative role in the management of the colorectal unit and the junior staff, as well as rota organisation within the colorectal unit. Additional responsibilities would include database management and overseeing the local ERAS program.

We would anticipate at one publication to be generated for the 6 months, this is a key requirement of the job.

The fellowship is designed for yr 5/6 trainees, preferably having passed their CCT/CESR. We would be interesting in pro-active individuals with some management/leadership skills.

The fellow is required to interact with RCSEng to provide feedback and other details for the fellowship

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Fellow, Colorectal Surgery (RCS Approved)

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in laparoscopic colorectal surgery for six months (extendible to 1 year) based in the colorectal unit at Peterborough City Hospital. This is approved for fellowship training by the Royal College of Surgeons and is on the National Fellowship Scheme's list of approved fellowships. PCH is a new hospital, and has been receiving patients since 2010. The unit has 6 colorectal surgery consultants. Most of the consultants are fellowship trained and well-experienced. We deal with roughly 225 colorectal cancers per year, the majority of resections are conducted laparoscopically. We are looking to recruit a peri-CCT/CESR candidate who is keen, enthusiastic and demonstrates leadership skills, in addition to surgical ability. Training will be provided in laparoscopic and general colorectal surgery as well as colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic). There is no on-call commitment associated with this post. Please see job description for full details. Salary at appropriate speciality trainee scale.

Starting date: Oct 2024.

Program Director: Mr Rohit Makhija

Applicants are invited to visit by appointment: please contact Mr. Rohit Makhija's secretary (Ms Dawn Robinson) on 01733 677581 or email: dawn.robinson1@nhs.net

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

---

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

---