Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed-term (12 months) Locally Employed Senior Clinical Fellowship in the Colorectal department based at Royal Derby Hospital starting in October 2023.
This post is a one-year fellowship designed to provide intensive training in advanced minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery.
The department are looking for an enthusiastic experienced individual to join a forward thinking and proactive colorectal team of 9 consultants
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain a good volume of training in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
You will also be expected to run independent 2ww clinics as well as supporting the team across all areas of elective activity including theatres, day case, outpatients, endoscopy and ward rounds. They will be a senior member of team, providing leadership and support to the junior doctors.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme. This is a very busy department offering exposure to a wide range of services, teaching and research opportunities.
Fellows will have protected time for research and should expect to have two manuscripts by the end of the fellowship.
There is opportunity to participate in the middle grade on call general surgical rota (1:17) - 50% slot.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical sessions included in this role
- 2ww outpatient clinics
- Training in advanced minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery.
- Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required
- Ward rounds
- Research & Teaching
Please see job description and person specification for full details
Applicants should be post-CCT or equivalent or be within 12 months of completion of CTT.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical sessions included in this role
- 2ww outpatient clinics
- Training in advanced minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery.
- Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required
- Ward rounds
- Research & Teaching
Please see job description and person specification for full details
Applicants should be post-CCT or equivalent or be within 12 months of completion of CTT.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Higher degree (PhD or MD)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application
Experience
Essential
- Post CCT or within 12 months of completion of CCT
Desirable
- UK experience in General Surgery
- Endoscopy experience
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date Colorectal knowledge & evidence of an understanding of its application
Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Good publication record and/or formal teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Higher degree (PhD or MD)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application
Experience
Essential
- Post CCT or within 12 months of completion of CCT
Desirable
- UK experience in General Surgery
- Endoscopy experience
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date Colorectal knowledge & evidence of an understanding of its application
Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Good publication record and/or formal teaching experience
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).
