Job summary
This post in general surgery with an interest in oesophago-gastric surgery is for a period of twelve months commencing 2nd April 2025. FRCS or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. This post is suitable for an individual who has either completed their specialist training or is in the final phase of their specialist training.
Main duties of the job
The objective of this fellowship is for a combination of service delivery and advanced training in the management of oesophago-gastric disease which will include the treatment of malignant and complex benign disease. Though the fellow will be involved in providing part of the bariatric service, this fellowship is primarily intended to enhance the skills in malignant and complex-benign oesophago-gastric disease. The fellow will be provided with opportunities to enhance competencies in:
o oesophagogastric cancer resections / laparoscopic resections.
o complex laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery and anti-reflux surgery.
o laparoscopic cardiomyotomy
o laparoscopic cholecystectomy (opportunity to be a part of the hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy service)
o upper GI endoscopies. There will be potential to get involved in ERCP, EUS and endoscopic interventions depending on the appointee's existing competencies.
o surgery for gist
o management of oesophago-gastric cancer / mdt participation
o emergency oesophago-gastric surgery
hiatal and diaphragmatic surgery
o care of the critically ill surgical patient on the hdu, itu and the ward
o weekly teaching of junior doctors and medical students
independent working in clinics, theatres and endoscopy unit
About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending upon the specific requirements of the service in conjunction with the appointees experience, skills and interest, the post is likely to involve predominantly one or two all day operating sessions, one or two half-day operating lists (including hot gallbladder sessions), and one or two half-day out-patient clinics and one or two half day endoscopy lists. There will be opportunity for audit and research and the fellow will be expected to participate actively in the mdt meeting, ward-based care of inpatients and the management of complex oesophago-gastric emergencies. There may also be an opportunity for some additional ad hoc on-call input. Post and peri-CCT fellows are also expected to provide one session every two weeks in out-patient clinic or emergency care hot-clinic for service provision.
The fellow will be provided with supervision by consultant surgeons and at the same time will be allowed to function with a degree of independence that is appropriate for the experience and capabilities of the fellow. The fellow will work within a well-established team comprising surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurse practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending upon the specific requirements of the service in conjunction with the appointees experience, skills and interest, the post is likely to involve predominantly one or two all day operating sessions, one or two half-day operating lists (including hot gallbladder sessions), and one or two half-day out-patient clinics and one or two half day endoscopy lists. There will be opportunity for audit and research and the fellow will be expected to participate actively in the mdt meeting, ward-based care of inpatients and the management of complex oesophago-gastric emergencies. There may also be an opportunity for some additional ad hoc on-call input. Post and peri-CCT fellows are also expected to provide one session every two weeks in out-patient clinic or emergency care hot-clinic for service provision.
The fellow will be provided with supervision by consultant surgeons and at the same time will be allowed to function with a degree of independence that is appropriate for the experience and capabilities of the fellow. The fellow will work within a well-established team comprising surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurse practitioners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS
- MRCS
- FRCS
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- General professional training in general surgery with experience in the Oesophago-gastric subspecialty.
- Completion of Specialist Training (or equivalent) or have a CCT date within 12 months of Interview date
- NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Desirable
- Experience in oesophago-gastric surgery at SpR/StR level
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 12 months
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS
- MRCS
- FRCS
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships. Higher degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- General professional training in general surgery with experience in the Oesophago-gastric subspecialty.
- Completion of Specialist Training (or equivalent) or have a CCT date within 12 months of Interview date
- NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Desirable
- Experience in oesophago-gastric surgery at SpR/StR level
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Higher teaching qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 12 months
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
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).
