Job summary
Commencing April 2025
1-Role Summary
The colorectal research fellow posts are an exciting opportunity which will enable the post holder to develop a strong foundation in clinical research leading to a MD degree. The role will mainly involve research time and possibility of clinical commitments (TBC).
2-Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
You will be expected to cover the first-on surgical registrar general surgery at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site.
Ward Duties
A part from on-call post-take ward-round the research fellow will not have any commitment for day to day running of the ward.
Main duties of the job
Operating Theatre
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend the operating sessions on ad hoc basis of the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery and be trained in basic surgical skills under the close supervision of the Consultants. There is no fixed commitment to theatre and focus should be on research.
Outpatient Clinics
There will be no outpatient's commitments.
On-Call (TBC)
The on-call commitments will be out of hours and over the weekend in order to have time for research during the weekdays. The research fellow will be involved in the assessment and management of emergency admissions from both the Emergency department and via GP into the Surgical Assessment Unit. There will be good opportunities to develop core trainee skills during emergency surgery cases.
At the Royal Liverpool University Hospital the 'consultant of the week' system is in operation and the Colorectal Fellows will carry out emergency duties as a first-on surgical registrar with second-on senior registrar cover off-site and consultant on-call off-site.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
3-Research
There will be scheduled protected time allocated for research activity. This will be under the joint supervision of Professor Yalin Zheng, Professor of AI in Healthcare - University of Liverpool, Professor Shakil Ahmed - Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Mr Muhammad Ahsan Javed consultant colorectal surgeon and Senior Lecturer - University of Liverpool. The post holder should expect to gain a solid foundation in the principles of clinical research, methodology, recruitment of participants, processing of clinical specimens, and interpretation of results.
The proposed research project will focus on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rectal cancer.
Aims of the project:
Systematic review of available data on role of AI in rectal cancer
- Developing MRI based tool to predict the difficult of rectal cancer surgery.
- Using multi-modality approach to develop predictors of response to neoadjuvant treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3-Research
There will be scheduled protected time allocated for research activity. This will be under the joint supervision of Professor Yalin Zheng, Professor of AI in Healthcare - University of Liverpool, Professor Shakil Ahmed - Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Mr Muhammad Ahsan Javed consultant colorectal surgeon and Senior Lecturer - University of Liverpool. The post holder should expect to gain a solid foundation in the principles of clinical research, methodology, recruitment of participants, processing of clinical specimens, and interpretation of results.
The proposed research project will focus on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rectal cancer.
Aims of the project:
Systematic review of available data on role of AI in rectal cancer
- Developing MRI based tool to predict the difficult of rectal cancer surgery.
- Using multi-modality approach to develop predictors of response to neoadjuvant treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Completion of Foundation years 1 and 2
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Surgical Skills Course
- MRCS
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of general surgery
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of research methodology, ethics, and AI (Python).
- Previous colorectal surgery experience
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisation skills
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Research and Development
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Occupational Health examination
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Completion of Foundation years 1 and 2
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic Surgical Skills Course
- MRCS
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of general surgery
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of research methodology, ethics, and AI (Python).
- Previous colorectal surgery experience
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisation skills
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Research and Development
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Occupational Health examination
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).
