Job summary
The North Bristol Colorectal Surgery Department delivers emergency, major elective and short stay colorectal surgery, endoscopy and outpatient clinics. Last year the team saw 2049 emergency patients, 1600 outpatients, 190 colorectal cancers, 750 elective procedures and 1900 endoscopy procedures.
The department is recognised by ACPGBI as a Specialist Coloproctology Unit as suitable of training of colorectal residents during the latter stages of subspecialist training.
The Colorectal Team compromises of 8 consultant surgeons who have a strong commitment to teaching, audit and research, supported by a team of specialist nurses for cancer, enhanced recovery and stoma care. North Bristol is the regional centre for urology, and we operate on complex pelvic cancers with the urologists including pelvic exenterations. The colorectal department manages low rectal cancers and advanced pelvic malignancy. The Trust has three Da Vinci robots and the colorectal team has established robotic colorectal surgery. We participate in bowel screening, offer advanced endoscopy training in EMR, as well as trans-anal resection techniques such as TAMIS. We work closely with the gastroenterologists managing inflammatory bowel disease, including ileo-anal pouches, and a weekly IBD MDT. Intestinal failure patients are managed by a joint Bristol nutritional gastroenterology and surgical team.
Main duties of the job
Job Description - The successful candidate will be the senior of the four colorectal registrars working with 8 colorectal consultant surgeons.
Elective Work: The Colorectal Fellowship aims to provide post CCT trainees with a stepping stone between being a competent colorectal trainee and an appointable colorectal consultant who is ready for independent practice. The post provides an opportunity to focus on a sub-specialty interest in advanced pelvic malignancy, with a high volume of relevant operative cases and comprehensive experience of investigation and management of this group of patients.
The successful candidate can expect to gain experience in laparoscopic, open and robotic colorectal surgery by participating in at least one elective colorectal list a week. The team manages colorectal cancer, including advanced pelvic malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease pelvic floor patients, and benign anorectal surgery. The Da Vinci robot has a dual console and simulator to allow for robotic training.
The post includes inpatient and outpatient management of colorectal patients. Depending on the successful candidates experience and career pathway, access to endoscopy training is available.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the Southwest region and one of the largest trusts in the country. Last year the Trust treated over 100,000 inpatients, over 35,000 outpatients, 90,000 emergency department patients and helped deliver over 6,000 babies. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1,050 inpatient beds and has an income of over £540 million.
The Trust provides Medical, Surgical, Neonatal and Maternity Care for its local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The Trust also provides regional services in Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Renal Medicine and Transplant and Urology and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country.
The health service in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire is being remodelled to concentrate on acute facilities and where appropriate to provide more care close to patient homes through a network of community hospitals and facilities. The Trust recently moved the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, regarded as one of the best hospital facilities in Europe, on the Southmead Hospital
site. At Southmead Hospital, we also have our excellent maternity and women's health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Trust's Severn Pathology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-call: The post holder will participate in the acute general surgical take including major trauma on full shift rota, which involves a post-take emergency operating day with consultant supervision.
Teaching: The post holder will be expected to undertake sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required.
Research: There are opportunities to get involved in research and audit in the department.
Educational supervision: The successful candidate will be allocated an educational supervisor to discuss leaning agreements and progress. We have supported previous fellows through the portfolio pathway to apply for Certificate of Completion of Specialty of Training.
Annual Leave: You will be entitled to 13.5 days annual leave per six month period and may claim a day off in lieu if rostered on duty on a bank holiday.
The team is part of the rota providing 24-hour emergency surgical care at North Bristol NHS Trust. NBT is a major trauma centre and the postholder will manage major trauma cases when on-call for emergency general surgery. It is the regional vascular centre and interventional radiology is available 24 hours a day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-call: The post holder will participate in the acute general surgical take including major trauma on full shift rota, which involves a post-take emergency operating day with consultant supervision.
Teaching: The post holder will be expected to undertake sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required.
Research: There are opportunities to get involved in research and audit in the department.
Educational supervision: The successful candidate will be allocated an educational supervisor to discuss leaning agreements and progress. We have supported previous fellows through the portfolio pathway to apply for Certificate of Completion of Specialty of Training.
Annual Leave: You will be entitled to 13.5 days annual leave per six month period and may claim a day off in lieu if rostered on duty on a bank holiday.
The team is part of the rota providing 24-hour emergency surgical care at North Bristol NHS Trust. NBT is a major trauma centre and the postholder will manage major trauma cases when on-call for emergency general surgery. It is the regional vascular centre and interventional radiology is available 24 hours a day.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCS (Part A and B) is essential.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent
- Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Training in laparoscopic surgery
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments
- Must be mobile
- Be in good health
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to teach effectively
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Further Training, Management, Audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Experience in audit project and written up
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCS (Part A and B) is essential.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent
- Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Training in laparoscopic surgery
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments
- Must be mobile
- Be in good health
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to teach effectively
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Further Training, Management, Audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Experience in audit project and written up
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).
