Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Clinical Fellow

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery on site

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 12-month Advanced Abdominal Wall Fellowship at North Devon District Hospital. This post-CCT fellowship is designed for surgeons who have completed higher surgical training and wish to undertake advanced training in complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction at a national centre of excellence.

The role offers exposure to robotic surgery, anterior and posterior component separation, and

Qualifications

• Completion of specialist General Surgery training (Colorectal/Upper GI/General Surgery or equivalent).
• FRCS or equivalent is required and GMC registration is mandatory.
• ST8 competency or equivalent must be achieved.

Responsibilities

• Advanced management of complex abdominal wall hernias at a national centre.
• Participation in a weekly abdominal wall MDT and bespoke patient pathways.
• Engage in research programs and contribute to service development.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical decision-making

Research involvement

Education

FRCS or equivalent

GMC registration

ST8 competency

General Surgery training

Tools

Robotic surgery

Job description

Advanced Abdominal Wall Fellowship

Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term from July 2027 Abdominal Wall Fellowship (post-CCT) based at North Devon District Hospital. This senior fellowship is aimed at surgeons from the UK or internationally who have completed their higher surgical training (post-CCT or equivalent), who would like to undertake advanced training in complex hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction at a national centre of excellence.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

The Comprehensive Hernia Centre at North Devon District Hospital offers advanced management of complex abdominal wall hernias and receives over 100 tertiary referrals a year from across the South West of England and nationally. Our service provides a weekly abdominal wall MDT, bespoke patient pathways and pre-optimisation for complex hernias, and advanced techniques including robotic surgery, anterior and posterior component separation, peritoneal flap hernioplasty, and pre-operative chemical component separation with botulinum toxin therapy. We also provide a dedicated multidisciplinary chronic groin pain service, and an active research program. The abdominal wall service is provided by three consultant abdominal wall surgeons and two Advanced Clinical Practitioners in Abdominal Wall Surgery, who provide specialist nursing input and pre-optimisation pathways and rehabilitation for patients.

North Devon provides a beautiful environment in which to live and work, with a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities and excellent local schools. With National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep, the area offers an excellent quality of life.

Applicants must have completed specialist training in General Surgery (Colorectal, Upper GI, General Surgery or equivalent). Attainment of FRCS (or equivalent) is required. The applicant must also be registered with the GMC and have completed ST8 competency (or equivalent).

Working Pattern: Full time

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Dave Sanders (Lead Clinician) on [e-mail] or 01271) 370241, Keeley Cooper (Senior Operations Manager) on [e-mail] or 5771

Please note this is a fixed term contract until 19th July 2028

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description