Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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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 2024.

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. You 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:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-6222883-DP

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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 medical qualification
  • Higher degree (PhD or MD)
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application

Experience

Essential

  • Post CCT (General Surgery) or equivalent or be 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 medical qualification
  • Higher degree (PhD or MD)
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of application

Experience

Essential

  • Post CCT (General Surgery) or equivalent or be 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.

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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Katherine Smith

dhft.colorectalsecretaries@nhs.net

01332786469

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-6222883-DP

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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