Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Colorectal Surgery team at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust. This 1-year post will be suitable for trainees at specialist registrar level, peri-CCT trainees or candidates aiming for post-CCT experience focusing on pelvic floor disorders, complex benign conditions and robotic surgery.
The 'Colorectal Surgery and Pelvic Floor Services' at the Royal London Hospital (RLH) is part of the department of general surgery, which also has specialist divisions of HPB surgery and upper GI surgery. At the Royal London Hospital there are 6- substantive full- and part-time consultant colorectal surgeons (1 Queen Mary University of London academic appointment) with others covering surgery at RLH from other sites in specific areas such as colorectal cancer.
Main duties of the job
The prestigious colorectal surgery services at the Royal London hospital serves patients from east London and afar and runs a full spectrum of activities including in-patient and out-patient care, support endoscopy services, and has well established inter-disciplinary working with other cancer services (gynae-oncology, HPB), gynaecology for endometriosis, IBD unit for surgical care of IBD patients, intestinal failure, and HIV team for patients with anogenital neoplasia. The colorectal unit at RLH hosts the pelvic floor services including the GI physiology unit and has joint working with gynaecology and urogynaecology experts. The fellow position offers exposure and training in all aspects of colorectal surgery but will focus on the management of pelvic floor conditions and complex, benign colorectal conditions including major IBD surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and complex proctology. There may be opportunities to train in GI physiology investigations during this post.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The prestigious colorectal surgery services at the Royal London hospital serves patients from east London and afar and runs a full spectrum of activities including in-patient and out-patient care, support endoscopy services, and has well established inter-disciplinary working with other cancer services (gynae-oncology, HPB), gynaecology for endometriosis, IBD unit for surgical care of IBD patients, intestinal failure, and HIV team for patients with anogenital neoplasia. The colorectal unit at RLH hosts the pelvic floor services including the GI physiology unit and has joint working with gynaecology and urogynaecology experts. The fellow position offers exposure and training in all aspects of colorectal surgery but will focus on the management of pelvic floor conditions and complex, benign colorectal conditions including major IBD surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and complex proctology. There may be opportunities to train in GI physiology investigations during this post.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received; therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The prestigious colorectal surgery services at the Royal London hospital serves patients from east London and afar and runs a full spectrum of activities including in-patient and out-patient care, support endoscopy services, and has well established inter-disciplinary working with other cancer services (gynae-oncology, HPB), gynaecology for endometriosis, IBD unit for surgical care of IBD patients, intestinal failure, and HIV team for patients with anogenital neoplasia. The colorectal unit at RLH hosts the pelvic floor services including the GI physiology unit and has joint working with gynaecology and urogynaecology experts. The fellow position offers exposure and training in all aspects of colorectal surgery but will focus on the management of pelvic floor conditions and complex, benign colorectal conditions including major IBD surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and complex proctology. There may be opportunities to train in GI physiology investigations during this post.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received; therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Medical qualification
- FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Track record in research
Experience
Essential
- Has completed Basic Surgical Training
- At the end of/completed Higher Surgical Training
- Reasonable surgical experience as evidenced by logbook
Desirable
- Some experience in research methodology *e.g. BSc
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Wide clinical knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to supervise clinical research assistants/junior staff
Attitude & disposition
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Willing to be innovative and to deal with responsibilities of the Unit
- Willingness to extend normal hours to pursue the research project
- Good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Medical qualification
- FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Track record in research
Experience
Essential
- Has completed Basic Surgical Training
- At the end of/completed Higher Surgical Training
- Reasonable surgical experience as evidenced by logbook
Desirable
- Some experience in research methodology *e.g. BSc
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Essential
- Wide clinical knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to supervise clinical research assistants/junior staff
Attitude & disposition
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative
- Self-motivated
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Willing to be innovative and to deal with responsibilities of the Unit
- Willingness to extend normal hours to pursue the research project
- Good interpersonal skills
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).
