Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow position in Colorectal Surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne. This post is to commence February 2026 for 6-12 months. The post will be based within the Colorectal team at the RVI hospital.
The advertised post is based at the RVI which delivers specialist elective colorectal surgical care and provides the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service and the Newcastle Major Trauma Centre (MTC). The Colorectal Unit provides secondary care for the people of Newcastle and regional tertiary services. The colorectal team deliver the full spectrum of advanced colorectal subspecialist practice including pelvic floor surgery, inflammatory bowel surgery, intestinal failure, advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, anal and early rectal cancer, abdominal wall reconstruction, endometriosis surgery and advanced proctology. There are close working links through shared operative lists, MDTS and clinics with gynaecology, gastroenterology, paediatric surgery, oncology and urological surgery.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
This post is attached to the Newcastle advanced and recurrent Colorectal Cancer service within the Surgical Services Directorate providing General Surgery to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS FT. The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in the Colorectal Surgery Department. The individual will work on the specialist registrar tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level. This post will be attractive to pre and post CCT individuals who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a Consultant post.
The Fellowship would be with the advanced cancer team with the purpose of sub-speciality training in both complex cancer and robotic colorectal surgery. It will include both research and clinical exposure.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Peter Coyne (Colorectal Consultant, Head of Department) on 0191 2826448 or peter.coyne1@nhs.net
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, operating theatre sessions, and administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, etc).
Research/Audit:
- This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. Due to the high volume of specialist activity performed in the directorate, there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.
Teaching:
- The Unit has Stage II and medical students attached to it. Each junior doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the foundation doctors and in all post graduate activities of the Unit. There is a strong unit commitment to the FOCP (Foundation of Clinical Practice) programme and HPB (Hospital based practice) and all members of the team are expected to contribute.
- The department leads many educational programs and teaching is an important part of this role
- Opportunities to lead/further develop courses are numerous via the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)
Education:
- Trainees are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the Unit.
- There is a weekly journal club where trainees present relevant papers to other trainees and consultants. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include: audit/M and M meetings/MDT.
Administration:
- Each doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. In addition, he/she is expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, operating theatre sessions, and administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, etc).
Research/Audit:
- This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. Due to the high volume of specialist activity performed in the directorate, there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings.
Teaching:
- The Unit has Stage II and medical students attached to it. Each junior doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the foundation doctors and in all post graduate activities of the Unit. There is a strong unit commitment to the FOCP (Foundation of Clinical Practice) programme and HPB (Hospital based practice) and all members of the team are expected to contribute.
- The department leads many educational programs and teaching is an important part of this role
- Opportunities to lead/further develop courses are numerous via the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC)
Education:
- Trainees are encouraged to question and learn from the extensive clinical activities that take place on the Unit.
- There is a weekly journal club where trainees present relevant papers to other trainees and consultants. There are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. These include: audit/M and M meetings/MDT.
Administration:
- Each doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Postgraduate examinations (RCS)
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrISP)
- FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- 5-6 years' experience at SpR level within Surgery
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability
- Understanding of management goals
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Postgraduate examinations (RCS)
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrISP)
- FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- 5-6 years' experience at SpR level within Surgery
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability
- Understanding of management goals
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
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).
