Job summary
Senior Training Fellow in General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery)
Applications are invited for a Senior training fellow in Colorectal Surgery within the General Surgery department.
The current team consists of 11 surgeons with a variety of specialist interests including cancer surgery, robotic surgery, pelvic floor surgery and benign colorectal surgery. In addition, the team includes specialist cancer CNS plus ANPs. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will include some emergency and on call work.
This post would be ideal for a doctor who has completed or near completion of their specialist training and wish to acquire additional training in sub specialist Colorectal Surgery.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the specialist activities of the Directorate.
- To participate in ward rounds and, subsequently, ensuring effective management in the in-patient stay.
- To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
- To participate in new patient and follow-up outpatients clinics.
- To participate in audit within the department.
- To participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.
- To deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.
- To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- 4 years experience post graduate full time training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- more than 3 years General surgery experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- 4 years experience post graduate full time training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- more than 3 years General surgery 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
