Job summary
Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellowships in either General Surgery (Colorectal) or Advanced Pelvic Malignancy, based at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Post 1: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5 / ST6+) in General Surgery (Colorectal). One Fellowship post is available to start as soon as possible for 12 months and we another post available from February 2024. Please refer to the specific job description for this post.
Post 2: Clinical Fellow Higher/Senior (ST6+ / Post CCT) in General Surgery (Advanced Pelvic Malignancy). This post is available from February 2024 for 12 months. Please refer to the specific job description for this post.
Please note: There is a candidate preference sheet that must be completed with your application. Failure to complete this may result in your application not being accepted.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will undertake duties as required by the demands of the Colorectal Unit service, and these duties will include clinical work, emergency and elective surgery within the colorectal firm, ward work, outpatient clinics and other duties as required by consultants.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+): The work will be shared by five other senior colorectal trainees and the post holder. The post holder will be expected to carry out some degree of clinical work independently and will participate in the middle grade general surgery on-call rota. All posts offer significant opportunities for subspecialist training, audit and clinical research within the Department of colorectal surgery.
Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Fellowship: The APM Fellow does not participate in the on call rota, and has responsibility for supporting the APM Specialty MDT and service.
Please refer to the full Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for each available post.
Applications for deferred appointments are also welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+): The work will be shared by five other senior colorectal trainees and the post holder. The post holder will be expected to carry out some degree of clinical work independently and will participate in the middle grade general surgery on-call rota. All posts offer significant opportunities for subspecialist training, audit and clinical research within the Department of colorectal surgery.
Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Fellowship: The APM Fellow does not participate in the on call rota, and has responsibility for supporting the APM Specialty MDT and service.
Please refer to the full Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for each available post.
Applications for deferred appointments are also welcome.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.
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).