Job summary
Royal College of Surgeons Clinical Fellow in advanced laparoscopic/robotic colorectal surgery (Peri-CCT)
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.
This post is available to commence on the 1 Aug 2023 initially for 6 months, extendable to 12 months on satisfactory completion of a probationary period.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- The doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the consultant. In addition he/she is expected to provide 'cross-cover' for all patients in the Unit when required to do so. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, and administrative.
Administrative:
- Each Junior Doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the consultants
Research:
- This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the Directorate ensures there is vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional, national and international meetings
Teaching:
- The Unit has Stage II and III medical students attached to it. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching together with the teaching and supervision of the Foundation Doctors and in all post-graduate activities of the Unit. The Fellow will have the opportunity to take part in the cadaveric teaching programme at Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, which is under the Directorship of Prof. Horgan.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Prof Alan Horgan Consultant Colorectal Surgeon on 0191 2137420, or via email at Alan.Horgan@nhs.net, or Mr Paul Hainsworth, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon on 0191 2137918, Paul.Hainsworth@nhs.net.
Closing Date: Midnight 31 May 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Senior Clinical Fellow position in Colorectal Surgery will be based at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, with a potential contribution to emergency surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The General Surgery Directorate is a busy directorate and the post will give significant experience in laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, robotic abdominal wall and pelvic surgery, TEMS, pelvic floor surgery, extended resections for recurrent / locally advanced rectal cancer and abdominopelvic sarcoma surgery. It would be ideal for a surgeon with significant experience in surgery, particularly towards the end of his/her training looking for further experience prior to obtaining CCT or commencing work as a consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Senior Clinical Fellow position in Colorectal Surgery will be based at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, with a potential contribution to emergency surgery at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The General Surgery Directorate is a busy directorate and the post will give significant experience in laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, robotic abdominal wall and pelvic surgery, TEMS, pelvic floor surgery, extended resections for recurrent / locally advanced rectal cancer and abdominopelvic sarcoma surgery. It would be ideal for a surgeon with significant experience in surgery, particularly towards the end of his/her training looking for further experience prior to obtaining CCT or commencing work as a consultant.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
- FRCS (Gen Surgery) or equivalent.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 3 to 5 years' experience at ST or equivalent level within Surgery.
- Minimum of 1 years' experience of colorectal surgery at ST level.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation and Core surgical Training (or equivalent).
- Evidence of Colorectal Surgery specialty training differentiation
Desirable
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (e.g. Master, Diploma, Certificate of Medical Education).
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Publication of an audit project.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (CST, ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
- FRCS (Gen Surgery) or equivalent.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 3 to 5 years' experience at ST or equivalent level within Surgery.
- Minimum of 1 years' experience of colorectal surgery at ST level.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation and Core surgical Training (or equivalent).
- Evidence of Colorectal Surgery specialty training differentiation
Desirable
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (e.g. Master, Diploma, Certificate of Medical Education).
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Publication of an audit project.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
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
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).
