Job summary
The posts will commence from April 2026 for 6 months, with a possibility to extend to 12 months. Candidates should have completed their surgical training and have their CCT or equivalent, or be within approximately 6-12 months of obtaining for the CCT or equivalent. This post will have a focus on pelvic floor conditions, as well as colorectal cancer and their management.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will work with the admitting general surgical on-call teams, providing support both in the A&E Department, where appropriate, and on the wards. A full on-call commitment of one in eight night-time shifts with prospective cover resident on call will be required for the Upper Gastrointestinal and colorectal posts. In line with our commitment to improving the working lives of our junior doctors, the duties and the hours of the new posts will be fully compliant with the New Deal initiative.
All working patterns are under continuous review in line with New Deal guidelines.
About us
St Thomas' has seven colorectal surgeons providing tertiary level care in a variety of benign and colorectal cancer conditions. The St Thomas' Colorectal Unit performs a number of multivisceral resections for advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer in conjunction with the plastics and urological teams. The Pelvic floor unit is a tertiary referral unit for the South East of England and with regular MDMs held with the urologists and gynaecologists. The colorectal unit also has particular interests in inflammatory bowel disease surgery with about 80 resections performed each year. There are facilities for open, laparoscopic and robotic operations.
This job does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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This post is for 6 months with a possibility to extend. The postholder will be a full member of the team, partaking in all ward rounds. You will be attached to different consultants for fixed periods to enable continuity between outpatient and inpatient experience. You are also encouraged to attend day surgery. All working patterns are under continuous review in line with the New Deal regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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This post is for 6 months with a possibility to extend. The postholder will be a full member of the team, partaking in all ward rounds. You will be attached to different consultants for fixed periods to enable continuity between outpatient and inpatient experience. You are also encouraged to attend day surgery. All working patterns are under continuous review in line with the New Deal regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
- FRCS part 3
- CCT certificate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Peer Review publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
- FRCS part 3
- CCT certificate
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Peer Review publications
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
