Peri- CCT Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
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Job summary
We invite applications for a Peri- CCT Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (Accredited by the RCS) starting October 2024.
Purposes of the Fellowship:
To provide an opportunity for senior colorectal trainees to acquire additional skills in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery
To enable Fellows to become to undertake and train Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
To further audit & research in Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Main duties of the job
Develop experience in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery. It is anticipated that at the end of the 6-month period the appointee will have performed or assisted with approximately 40 major laparoscopic procedures. It is expected that by the end of the period they will be capable of independent Consultant practice in this area.
Develop experience in the training of less experienced surgeons in basic laparoscopic colorectal procedures.The Fellow will be responsible for:
- Smooth running and coordination of operating lists and the junior doctor theatre allocation
- The setting up of original research and managing the Monday morning business/academic meetings.
- Supervise audit projects
- Attendance at other Colorectal Units as required.
- Undertake, publish and present research on LCRS
- Participation in the General Surgical On-call rota
- An average of 2 sessions service commitment per week
The post is well suited to peri-CCT applicants wishing to increase their experience of laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
About us
The Colorectal Department of Frimley Health now comprises 2 acute sites with twelve colorectal surgeons. While there are potential opportunities to gain experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at the Wexham Park site, the fellowship is based at Frimley Park where there are three SpRs, one Laparoscopic Fellow, two core trainees, and one Fy1. The Colorectal unit has SACapproval for three, year 5/6 trainees.
The colorectal unit sees approximately 250 cancers each year. We enjoy a close working relationship with the departments of histopathology, radiology, oncology, palliative care and gastroenterology. Exposure in EMR, anorectal physiology and pelvic floor surgery, endoanal ultrasound, Transanal Endoscopic Operations (TEO) and laparoscopic hernia repair is also available. The unit has electronic data on all cancers and all laparoscopic operations.
All members of the colorectal department perform laparoscopic colorectal surgery. They have extensive experience in surgical training and are faculty members of a number of laparoscopic courses at home and overseas. The unitoffers an excellent experience of LCRS and is one of the busier units in the UK.
Details
Date posted
31 May 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,329 a year Plus additional hours over 40 and some out of hours and w/e work
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-FPHCF-14
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
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