University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

RCS Colorectal Fellow in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Job summary

The position is for a laparoscopic peri CCT/CESR fellowship for applicants with existing experience of laparoscopic colorectal resections of all kinds. The post will focus on the advanced surgical management of colorectal conditions of cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease with particular emphasis on the treatment of low rectal cancer. For senior trainees who wish to follow a career in advanced GI laparoscopy, the post is ideal.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will attend 4 sessions per week in the operating theatre, 1-2 sessions of outpatient clinic and 1 session of endoscopy, in addition there will be 1 session of MDT, M&M and departmental meeting as well as 1 session of research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inpatient care of colorectal consultants elective surgical patients, predominantly those of colorectal resections, expected to be at a peri-CCT/CESR surgeon level. The fellow will participate in an on-call rota, of out of hour duties, of 1 in 8 weekdays and similarly 1 in 8 Fridays and weekends. The fellow will have no responsibility for the ongoing care of the emergency surgical patients outside this time and will operate on-call at a registrar level in a consultant led service.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWWTG-GSCOL-ST3-080

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The care of the general and colorectal surgical patients is to be carried out to a level consistent with that of a newly appointed consultant colorectal surgeon. The post is seen as a period for a consultant waiting allowing time for honing of operative skills as well as preparation for the application to a substantive consultant post in the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The care of the general and colorectal surgical patients is to be carried out to a level consistent with that of a newly appointed consultant colorectal surgeon. The post is seen as a period for a consultant waiting allowing time for honing of operative skills as well as preparation for the application to a substantive consultant post in the future.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Experience
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • FRCS
  • Left and Right sided laparoscopic resection competency 20+ cases each

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS/ Clinical governance I Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements/ Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching quaIification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and Honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Experience
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • FRCS
  • Left and Right sided laparoscopic resection competency 20+ cases each

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS/ Clinical governance I Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements/ Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching quaIification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and Honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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).

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.

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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Recruitment Officer

Janine Oli

janine.oli@nhs.net

01903205111

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWWTG-GSCOL-ST3-080

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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