Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery, offering a one-year fellowship focused on advanced minimally invasive surgical training. The position includes significant clinical responsibilities, teaching opportunities, and research involvement, ideal for a motivated individual seeking to enhance their surgical expertise.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car scheme

Qualifications

• Post-CCT or within 12 months of completing CCT.
• At least four years of postgraduate training.
• UK experience in General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Training in advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures.
• Running independent clinics and supporting elective activities.
• Participating in teaching programs and research.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Teaching

Leadership

Research

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Higher Degree (PhD or MSc)

Life Support Qualifications BLS/ALS

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a fixed-term (12 months) Locally Employed Senior Clinical Fellowship in the Colorectal department based at Royal Derby Hospital starting in October 2025.

This post is a one-year fellowship designed to provide intensive training in advanced minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery.

The department is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join a forward-thinking and proactive colorectal team of 9 consultants.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain substantial training in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

You will also be expected to run independent 2-week wait clinics and support the team across all areas of elective activity, including theatres, day cases, outpatients, endoscopy, and ward rounds. You will be a senior team member, providing leadership and support to junior doctors.

The appointee will participate in the department's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs. The department offers exposure to a wide range of services, teaching, and research opportunities.

Fellows will have protected time for research and should aim to produce two manuscripts by the end of the fellowship.

There is an opportunity to participate in the middle-grade on-call general surgical rota (1:17) - 50% slot.

About us

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we support the public, patients, staff, and partners to achieve the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work and behaviors.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Support throughout the recruitment process and beyond
• Additional staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and a car scheme

Key facts about our Trust:

• We see an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E daily across our network, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we conducted nearly 33,700 planned surgeries across 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures daily.

Job responsibilities

Clinical sessions include:

• Training in advanced minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic rectal surgery, TAMIS, TEO, single incision laparoscopic surgery)
• Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required
• Ward rounds
• Research and teaching

Refer to the full job description and person specification for details.

Applicants should be post-CCT or within 12 months of completing CCT.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and have Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice at the time of application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• Higher Degree (PhD or MSc)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at application
• Life Support Qualifications BLS/ALS
• Additional relevant higher medical/scientific degree

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Post-CCT (General Surgery) or within 12 months of CCT completion
• At least four years of postgraduate training (full-time or equivalent)
• UK experience in General Surgery
• Postgraduate Teaching Qualification
• Minimum 1-year NHS experience

Teaching, Audit & Research Experience

• Experience supervising and teaching residents and students
• Active participation in audit
• Ability to apply evidence-based research in clinical practice
• Good publication record or formal teaching experience
• Teaching courses or qualifications
• Leadership skills evidence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £70,425 per annum plus enhancements for out-of-hours work.