Job summary
The Colorectal Team compromises of 8 consultants surgeons who have a strong commitment to teaching, audit and research, supported by a team of specialist nurses for cancer, enhanced recovery and stoma care. North Bristol is the regional centre for urology, and we operate on complex pelvic cancers with the urologists including pelvic exenterations. The plastic surgery department is on site if reconstructive flaps are required. The colorectal department manages low rectal cancers and advanced pelvic malignancy. The Trust has three Da Vinci robots and the colorectal team has established robotic colorectal surgery. We participate in bowel screening, offer advanced endoscopy training in EMR, as well as transanal resection techniques such as TAMIS. We work closely with the gastroenterologists managing inflammatory bowel disease, including ileo-anal pouches, and a weekly IBD MDT. Intestinal failure patients are managed by a joint Bristol nutritional gastroenterology and surgical team. There is a pelvic floor practice with anorectal physiology on site and a monthly city-wide pelvic floor MDT to offer a combined approach with urology and gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
The senior clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in laparoscopic, open and robotic colorectal surgery by participating in at least one elective colorectal list a week. The department manages colorectal cancer, including advanced pelvic malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease pelvic floor patients, and benign anorectal surgery. The work includes inpatients and outpatient management of colorectal patients. Depending on the successful candidates experience and career pathway, access to endoscopy training is available.
Senior clinical registrars will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating theatres. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform duties on the emergency take and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior colleagues.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.
The General Surgery department is part of a busy Trauma Hospital and performs around 190 emergency laparotomies, 150 elective colorectal resections, over 100 bariatric operations and over 500 laparoscopic cholecystectomies per year and has a busy and active elective breast surgical practice.
About us
The General Surgery Department forms part of the ASCR (Anaesthesia Surgery Critical Care and Renal) Directorate, which is one of the Clinical Directorates within the Trust's operational services.
The postholder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, Mr Andrew Smith.
The Specialty Leads are Ms Anne Pullyblank [Colorectal], Mr Christopher Wong [Upper GI] and Mr Samuel Turner [Transplant and Endocrinology]
The Divisional Operations Director is Harriet Livesey and the General Manager is Kane Sullivan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialitytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome
TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialitytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome
TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 3rd April 2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCS (Part A and B)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Training in laparoscopic surgery
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Further Training, Management, Audit
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Ability to teach effectively.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
- Must be mobile.
- Be in good health.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCS (Part A and B)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Training in laparoscopic surgery
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Further Training, Management, Audit
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Ability to teach effectively.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
- Must be mobile.
- Be in good health.
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).
