Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Colorectal Surgery

Visspo; North East; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Fellow in Robotic Colorectal Surgery for a 12-month fixed-term post at North Tyneside General Hospital. The role includes 1 in 14 rota and 24/7 emergency general surgery coverage.

The post offers scope for JAG-endoscopy sessions if eligible and involves outpatient clinics, theatres, and sub-specialty cover. On-call duties outside hours may be home-based.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCS or equivalent.
• Eligible for full GMC registration.
• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty; or fixed term specialty trainee experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend 24/7 NSECH emergency general surgery with a 1 in 14 rota.
• Cover outpatient clinics, theatres and special interest clinics.
• On-site sub-specialty consultant cover (Upper GI and Colorectal) 0800–1800; 24h consultant cover from home.

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

FRCS or equivalent

Eligible for full GMC registration

4 years postgraduate training in relevant specialty

Job description

The successful candidate will be participating in a 1 in 14 rota, contributing equally to 24/7 cover of NSECH emergency general surgery. The candidate will be attached to the colorectal surgery department and the role will be tailored to their individual needs with a strong focus on robotic colorectal surgical skills. If the candidate has full or provisional JAG accreditation they may be asked to provide endoscopy sessions, this will be negotiated with the candidate based on their experience.

Duties will also involve cover for outpatient clinics, theatres, and special interest clinics. On-site sub-specialty consultant cover (Upper GI and Colorectal) is provided between 0800hr and 1800hr, with 24hr consultant cover outside these times provided from home.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable number of applications is received.

Main duties of the job

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Robotic Colorectal Surgery. General surgical services in Northumbria are delivered by a Trustwide multi-disciplinary team approach. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of management.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to assisting all employees to achieve a work-life balance, regardless of their personal circumstances.

The post is for 12 months. The candidate should be peri or post CCT in General Surgery.

About Us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Details

Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year
On-call commitment
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number
319-8379867HD
Job locations
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details about the role and key responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC registration
• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty; Or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

• JAG certified in lower GI endoscopy

Background checks

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. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/