Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Peterborough is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This role involves managing the colorectal unit, leading theatre sessions, and participating in research. The fellowship aims to develop leadership skills and surgical competence, particularly in laparoscopic procedures. Candidates should have completed specialist training or be nearing completion, holding relevant qualifications such as GMC registration and JAG accreditation. A supportive and inclusive workplace is emphasized.

Benefits

Employee support programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstration of subspecialist training in Lower GI Surgery.
• Completion of supervised training equivalent to CCT in General Surgery.
• Experience supervising Junior Doctors and Specialty Registrars.

Responsibilities

• Manage colorectal unit and junior staff.
• Conduct 4 theatre sessions and 1 clinic weekly.
• Participate in research/audit sessions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Surgical ability

Teaching clinical skills

Interest in training

Education

Entry on GMC Specialist Register

Post Graduate thesis

Certificate of completion of specialist training or CESR

JAG accreditation

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in laparoscopic colorectal surgery based in the colorectal unit at Peterborough City Hospital.

This is approved for fellowship training by the Royal College of Surgeons and is on the National Fellowship Scheme's list of approved fellowships. PCH is a new hospital, and has been receiving patients since 2010. The unit has 6 colorectal surgery consultants.

Most of the consultants are fellowship trained and well‑experienced. We deal with roughly 225 colorectal cancers per year, the majority of resections are conducted laparoscopically.

We are looking to recruit a peri‑CCT/CESR candidate who is keen, enthusiastic and demonstrates leadership skills, in addition to surgical ability. Training will be provided in laparoscopic and general colorectal surgery as well as colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic).

There is no on‑call commitment associated with this post. Please see job description for full details.

Main duties of the job

This is a realistic fellowship, as we feel there are enough training opportunities at PCH to serve the training needs of a fellow with 2‑4 laparoscopic resections a week. The goal of the fellowship would be to attain competence at laparoscopic colonic resections and introduction to the principles of laparoscopic TME. In addition, the fellow could join in other open cases, redo resections, emergency colorectal surgery joint cases as required by training needs.

We hope the fellow would be JAG accredited, thereby allowing some independent endoscopy lists. There are opportunities to keep your hand in with lap cholecystectomies, hernias etc. (General Surgery training registrars will have first priority for non‑colorectal cases). The endoscopy unit is very trainee friendly, with opportunity to consolidate your experience.

The fellow would have an administrative role in the management of the colorectal unit and the junior staff, as well as rota organisation within the colorectal unit. Additional responsibilities would include database management and overseeing the local ERAS program.

We would anticipate at one publication to be generated for the 6 months, this is a key requirement of the job.

The fellowship is designed for yr 5/6 trainees, preferably having passed their CCT/CESR. We would be interested in pro‑active individuals with some management/leadership skills.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

Weekly timetable (illustrative only, schedule is flexible)

• 1 clinic
• 4 theatre sessions (flexible)
• 1 research/audit session

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Demonstration of subspecialist training in Lower GI Surgery
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register
• Post Graduate thesis
• Certificate of completion of specialist training or CESR or within 6 months of receipt of certificate at time of interview
• JAG accreditation
• Presentation to learned societies

Experience

• Completion/ Near completion of supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General Surgery
• Experience of supervising Junior Doctors and Speciality Registrars
• Ability to teach Clinical skills
• Experience of undergraduate teaching
• Interest in training
• Formal training in teaching

Knowledge

• Experience with Clinical Audits
• Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
• Publication/Presentation of audit results
• Publications and Presentations on research topics

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.