Senior Fellow in Colorectal Surgery - Pelvic Floor

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is weekly access to colorectal pelvic floor theatre lists and combined operating with urogynaecology and urology. Through this, development of minimally invasive operative skills will be achieved, including sacral nerve stimulation and prolapse surgery.

There are weekly specialist clinics, one-stop clinics and a perineal tear clinic with opportunities to learn pelvic floor diagnostics including pelvic floor ultrasound and anorectal physiology. This will give exposure to patients with congenital and developmental conditions and the management of paediatric to adult transition. Presentation at the pelvic floor MDT and Mesh MDT meetings will be expected.

There is scope and opportunity for audit and research in the field of pelvic floor surgery with support to present findings at national meetings and prepare outcomes for publication.

There is no on-call commitment associated with the post however support of the colorectal in-patient service will be expected with participation in the departments registrar of the week rota and cross-cover sometimes required in the event of illness.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary MT04 £65,048 Basic Salary MT05 £73,992

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 26th August 2025Job Reference; 188-MA80725This vacancy closes on or before 21st August 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Experience at Registrar level in colorectal surgery
• Relevant post registration experience
• Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course

Desirable

• FRCS General Surgery

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staf
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Good manual dexterity & hand/eye co-ordination
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experienced in surgical & laparoscopic/robotic skills
• Ability to produce legible, accurate complete & comprehensible notes
• Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)