Job summary
This Royal College of Surgeons of England and ACPGBI approved Senior Clinical Fellowship at the Colorectal Surgical Unit (CSU) at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is for 12 months with the opportunity for 6-month extension by mutual agreement. This is a non-training grade post but has been specifically designed for surgeons who have completed their training but would like the opportunity to extend their sub-specialist colorectal experience in their chose area of interest.
Within the CSU you will be able to obtain mentoring and training in professional behaviours commensurate with a "Day One Consultant General and Consultant Colorectal Surgeon", including leadership and management principles, communication skills, computer skills and research activity. There is a strong ethos of support for the Fellow in their career progression and intention to apply for and be appointed to substantive Consultant Colorectal Surgeon posts in the United Kingdom - all Fellows to date have achieved this primary objective.
Main duties of the job
o To independently assess patients for colorectal cancer surgery- select appropriate investigations and discuss at MDT coming up with a treatment plan.o To independently perform laparoscopic right hemicolectomy.o To independently perform laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy.o To independently perform laparoscopic anterior resection with laparoscopic TME for rectal cancer.o Assess and select appropriate cases for local excision in early rectal cancer (TEMS/advanced endoscopy)
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment is a post CCT Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Surgery and is fully accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England as a Senior Clinical Fellow post. This is a non-training grade post but has been specifically designed for surgeons who have completed their training but would like the opportunity to extend their laparoscopic colorectal and sub-specialist experience. The post will also enable the appointed candidate to gain extended experience in different areas of colorectal sub-speciality interest before taking up a consultant post.
A particular strength of the unit is the broad range of clinical opportunities in a variety of colorectal sub-specialties and a bespoke learning agreement will be created at the start of the post guided by the Fellows training needs and requirements. These include, robotic assisted surgery, laparoscopic surgery, IBD surgery, pelvic floor surgery, TEMS procedures and advanced endoscopy (management of early rectal cancer) and complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR).
Applicants must have the JCIE FRCS (or third part equivalent) and hold or be about to complete their CCT. The post is for 12 months with the option of 6-month extension by mutual consent.
The principal role of the post holder will be to develop their clinical and operative skills. It is envisaged that there will be at least 2 full days of theatre experience per week and in addition there will be exposure to colonoscopy, Cancer, IBD and Pelvic Floor MDT meetings and general colorectal and sub-specialist colorectal outpatient clinics. Participation in the general work of the CSU including ward rounds will be expected. In addition, there will be an on-call commitment, which is currently a 1:16 full shift. Efforts will be made to ensure regular theatre lists with the LAPCO accredited trainers to ensure continuity of operative technique and therefore optimising progress and standards of training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment is a post CCT Fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Surgery and is fully accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England as a Senior Clinical Fellow post. This is a non-training grade post but has been specifically designed for surgeons who have completed their training but would like the opportunity to extend their laparoscopic colorectal and sub-specialist experience. The post will also enable the appointed candidate to gain extended experience in different areas of colorectal sub-speciality interest before taking up a consultant post.
A particular strength of the unit is the broad range of clinical opportunities in a variety of colorectal sub-specialties and a bespoke learning agreement will be created at the start of the post guided by the Fellows training needs and requirements. These include, robotic assisted surgery, laparoscopic surgery, IBD surgery, pelvic floor surgery, TEMS procedures and advanced endoscopy (management of early rectal cancer) and complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR).
Applicants must have the JCIE FRCS (or third part equivalent) and hold or be about to complete their CCT. The post is for 12 months with the option of 6-month extension by mutual consent.
The principal role of the post holder will be to develop their clinical and operative skills. It is envisaged that there will be at least 2 full days of theatre experience per week and in addition there will be exposure to colonoscopy, Cancer, IBD and Pelvic Floor MDT meetings and general colorectal and sub-specialist colorectal outpatient clinics. Participation in the general work of the CSU including ward rounds will be expected. In addition, there will be an on-call commitment, which is currently a 1:16 full shift. Efforts will be made to ensure regular theatre lists with the LAPCO accredited trainers to ensure continuity of operative technique and therefore optimising progress and standards of training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- oFRCS
Desirable
- oPhD or evidence of higher education
- oPostgraduate research Degree
Entry Criteria
Essential
- oFull Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- oWide clinical training and experience in General Surgery with previous level III training in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- oEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- oBasic competence in index laparoscopic colorectal resections
- oJAG Accreditation in Colonoscopy
- oSub-specialist interest in colorectal surgery to complement current service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- oFRCS
Desirable
- oPhD or evidence of higher education
- oPostgraduate research Degree
Entry Criteria
Essential
- oFull Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- oWide clinical training and experience in General Surgery with previous level III training in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- oEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: -Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) -Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- oBasic competence in index laparoscopic colorectal resections
- oJAG Accreditation in Colonoscopy
- oSub-specialist interest in colorectal surgery to complement current service provision.
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).
