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.
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 achieve competency in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for index colorectal resections (including robotic and laparoscopic malignant and benign cases). Particular emphasis will place on robotic TME dissection as console surgeon.o Assess and select appropriate cases for local excision in early rectal cancer (TEMS/advanced endoscopy) and gain competency in technical surgical skills.
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
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Surgery full-shift rota. The 1in16 rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialty Doctor Contracts and WTR and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 16 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 7-night shifts across a 16-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave. There is an option of flexibility in the nature of contribution on this rota for the successful Fellow based on their personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Surgery full-shift rota. The 1in16 rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialty Doctor Contracts and WTR and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 16 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 7-night shifts across a 16-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave. There is an option of flexibility in the nature of contribution on this rota for the successful Fellow based on their personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS
Desirable
- PhD or evidence of higher education
- Postgraduate research Degree
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Wide clinical training and experience in General Surgery with previous level III training in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- Entry 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)
- Basic competence in index laparoscopic colorectal resections
- JAG Accreditation in Colonoscopy
- Sub-specialist interest in colorectal surgery to complement current service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS
Desirable
- PhD or evidence of higher education
- Postgraduate research Degree
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Wide clinical training and experience in General Surgery with previous level III training in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- Entry 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)
- Basic competence in index laparoscopic colorectal resections
- JAG Accreditation in Colonoscopy
- Sub-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).
