Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Derby Hospital for 5 months commencing from March 2026.
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in General Surgery not including Foundation years. Possession of the MRCS is essential. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and hold full GMC Registration at the time of application.
Candidates can be between ST3 - ST5 and will be involved in ward rounds, theatre lists, endoscopy, day case lists and outpatient clinics, as well as providing support for the wider team.
This post does not have a National Training Number but will offer a good training experience within Colorectal and General Surgery.
The post will participate in the General Surgery Registrar On-call rota.
Main duties of the job
- Ward rounds
- Assisting in theatre and day case lists
- Endoscopy training (when available)
- Supporting consultants in outpatient clinics
- General Surgery Registrar On Call
- Supporting junior colleagues
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, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest 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.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post does not hold educational approval but is ideal for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Colorectal Surgery. This post offers excellent opportunities to learn clinical and practical skills and there are regular surgical teaching rounds.
The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan. The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, and daily ward rounds, as well as participating in the emergency registrar rota.
Please see job description and person specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post does not hold educational approval but is ideal for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Colorectal Surgery. This post offers excellent opportunities to learn clinical and practical skills and there are regular surgical teaching rounds.
The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan. The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, and daily ward rounds, as well as participating in the emergency registrar rota.
Please see job description and person specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or approved overseas equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific postgraduate degree relevant to the General Surgery specialty e.g Diploma
- Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships. Presentations and publications
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Completed at least two years training within general surgery (not including foundation years)
- UK experience in General Surgery
- Minimum 6 months experience in Colorectal Surgery beyond foundation jobs
- Minimum 12 months NHS experience
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
Comunication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or approved overseas equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific postgraduate degree relevant to the General Surgery specialty e.g Diploma
- Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships. Presentations and publications
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Completed at least two years training within general surgery (not including foundation years)
- UK experience in General Surgery
- Minimum 6 months experience in Colorectal Surgery beyond foundation jobs
- Minimum 12 months NHS experience
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
Comunication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
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).
