Job summary
The Andrew McAvoy RCS - Advanced Robotic/Laparoscopic Colorectal Fellowship
(COMMENCING April 2026 - April 2027)
The Liverpool University NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) colorectal surgery department is a dynamic tertiary referral unit and offers all of the major colorectal sub-specialty services.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full time Royal College of Surgeon England (RCS) approved advanced colorectal fellow Colorectal Surgery for 12-month fixed term contract from April 2026.
We are looking for a senior colorectal trainee for a period of 12 months commencing in April 2026. The candidate will get training in Robotic and laparoscopic surgery including advanced pelvic oncology and peritonectomy, On-call general surgery will be optional and if agreed will be in Royal Liverpool site.
Main duties of the job
This 12-month post will allow a senior post CCST trainee to experience all facets of patient management from diagnostics through the MDT process and on to treatment and follow up. In addition to the usual colorectal services, LUHFT has several specialist services including being a regional exenteration centre in conjunction with our colleagues in urology and gynae-oncology and regional peritoneal peritonectomy service. The unit also provides a regional Specialist Early Rectal Cancer (SERC), which includes TEMS procedures that the fellow will have exposure to and will be expected to gain expertise in. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pelvic floor and TEMs services also run within the unit. The department works within a JAG accredited endoscopy unit and training, or service can be provided to the candidate depending on their level of experience. It will be encouraged that the appointed fellow develops advanced skills in colonoscopy as opportunities are fantastic.
Please refer to the enclosed job description for more details
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the enclosed job description for more details. For informal discussion please contact.
Professor S. Ahmed (Colorectal Consultant) shakil.ahmed@liverpoolft.nhs.uk;
Mr Ahsan Javed (Director of Colorectal Fellowships) ahsan.javed@liverpoolft.nhs.uk. 0151706 3584
Mr Peter Wright (Head of Operation General Surgery) 0151706 2000
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the enclosed job description for more details. For informal discussion please contact.
Professor S. Ahmed (Colorectal Consultant) shakil.ahmed@liverpoolft.nhs.uk;
Mr Ahsan Javed (Director of Colorectal Fellowships) ahsan.javed@liverpoolft.nhs.uk. 0151706 3584
Mr Peter Wright (Head of Operation General Surgery) 0151706 2000
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to applying knowledge to clinical practice
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, carers, GP's, Nurses and other agencies
- Able to cope in stressful situations
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Other
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent
- Previous experience in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- CCST in colorectal surgery
- MD or higher degree
- Presentations at national or international level
- First author publications in Pubmed cited journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to applying knowledge to clinical practice
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, carers, GP's, Nurses and other agencies
- Able to cope in stressful situations
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Other
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent
- Previous experience in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- CCST in colorectal surgery
- MD or higher degree
- Presentations at national or international level
- First author publications in Pubmed cited journals
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).
