Job summary
Commencing from July and Dec (x2 posts)
1-Role Summary
The colorectal research fellow posts are an exciting opportunity which will enable the post holder to develop a strong foundation in clinical research leading to a MD degree. The role will mainly involve research time and possibility of clinical commitments (TBC).
2-Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
You will be expected to cover the first-on surgical registrar general surgery at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site.
Ward Duties
A part from on-call post-take ward-round the research fellow will not have any commitment for day to day running of the ward.
Main duties of the job
Operating Theatre
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend the operating sessions on ad hoc basis of the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery and be trained in basic surgical skills under the close supervision of the Consultants. There is no fixed commitment to theatre and focus should be on research.
Outpatient Clinics
There will be no outpatient's commitments.
On-Call (TBC)
The on-call commitments will be out of hours and over the weekend in order to have time for research during the weekdays. The research fellow will be involved in the assessment and management of emergency admissions from both the Emergency department and via GP into the Surgical Assessment Unit. There will be good opportunities to develop core trainee skills during emergency surgery cases.
At the Royal Liverpool University Hospital the 'consultant of the week' system is in operation and the Colorectal Fellows will carry out emergency duties as a first-on surgical registrar with second-on senior registrar cover off-site and consultant on-call off-site.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3-Research
There will be scheduled protected time allocated for research activity. This will be under the joint supervision of Professor Yalin Zheng, Professor of AI in Healthcare - University of Liverpool, Professor Shakil Ahmed - Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Mr Muhammad Ahsan Javed consultant colorectal surgeon and Senior Lecturer - University of Liverpool. The post holder should expect to gain a solid foundation in the principles of clinical research, methodology, recruitment of participants, processing of clinical specimens, and interpretation of results.
The proposed research project will focus on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rectal cancer.
Aims of the project:
Systematic review of available data on role of AI in rectal cancer
- Developing MRI based tool to predict the difficult of rectal cancer surgery.
- Using multi-modality approach to develop predictors of response to neoadjuvant treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
3-Research
There will be scheduled protected time allocated for research activity. This will be under the joint supervision of Professor Yalin Zheng, Professor of AI in Healthcare - University of Liverpool, Professor Shakil Ahmed - Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Mr Muhammad Ahsan Javed consultant colorectal surgeon and Senior Lecturer - University of Liverpool. The post holder should expect to gain a solid foundation in the principles of clinical research, methodology, recruitment of participants, processing of clinical specimens, and interpretation of results.
The proposed research project will focus on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rectal cancer.
Aims of the project:
Systematic review of available data on role of AI in rectal cancer
- Developing MRI based tool to predict the difficult of rectal cancer surgery.
- Using multi-modality approach to develop predictors of response to neoadjuvant treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and MRCS
Desirable
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Surgical Skills Course
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of general surgery
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of research methodology, ethics, and AI (Python).
- Previous colorectal surgery experience
Research and Development
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and MRCS
Desirable
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Surgical Skills Course
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of general surgery
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of research methodology, ethics, and AI (Python).
- Previous colorectal surgery experience
Research and Development
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or 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.
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).
