Post CCT Fellow in Advanced Robotic and Colorectal Surgery

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Post CCT Fellow in Advanced Robotic and Colorectal Surgery for a 12-month fellowship with the opportunity for extension. Candidates should have substantial surgical experience, including competency in robotic techniques and a full GMC registration. The role involves significant patient assessment responsibilities and participation in a full-shift rota.

Qualifications

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Wide clinical training and experience in General Surgery.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for colorectal cancer surgery and select investigations.
• Achieve competency in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal resections.
• Contribute to the General Surgery full-shift rota.

Skills

Clinical training in General Surgery

Competency in robotic surgery

Basic competence in laparoscopic colorectal resections

Teamwork

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

FRCS

PhD or evidence of higher education

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Post CCT Fellow in Advanced Robotic and Colorectal Surgery

Closing date is 30 November 2025

This Royal College of Surgeons of England and ACPGBI approved Senior Clinical Fellowship at the Colorectal Surgical Unit (CSU) at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is for 12 months with the opportunity for 6‑month extension by mutual agreement. This is a non‑training grade post but has been specifically designed for surgeons who have completed their training but would like the opportunity to extend their sub‑specialist colorectal experience in their chosen area of interest.

Main duties of the job

• To independently assess patients for colorectal cancer surgery – select appropriate investigations and discuss at MDT to produce a treatment plan.
• To achieve competency in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for index colorectal resections (including robotic and laparoscopic malignant and benign cases). Particular emphasis on robotic TME dissection as console surgeon.
• Assess and select appropriate cases for local excision in early rectal cancer (TEMS/advanced endoscopy) and gain competency in technical surgical skills.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Surgery full‑shift rota. The 1‑in‑16 rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialty Doctor Contracts and WTR and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be one of the 16 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 7‑night shifts across a 16‑week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave. There is an option of flexibility in the nature of contribution on this rota for the successful Fellow based on their personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS
• PhD or evidence of higher education

Entry Criteria

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Wide clinical training and experience in General Surgery with previous level III training in Colorectal Surgery
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview); Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Basic competence in index laparoscopic colorectal resections
• Sub‑specialist interest in colorectal surgery to complement current service provision.

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust