Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Leeds invites applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery. The post offers a broad, advanced training programme with subspecialty focus options.

The year-long fellowship is designed for senior trainees who have completed general surgery training to CCT level or equivalent and is suitable for international applicants meeting the seniority criteria. The post is part of the John Goligher Colorectal Unit, one of Europe’s largest colorectal centres, providing extensive

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

For questions about this job, contact: Jim Tiernan Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (Fellow lead) [e-mail] Interview date - 13/11/2026 Why you should join our Team

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The John Goligher Colorectal Unit is one of the largest centres for Colorectal surgery in Europe and a major tertiary referral centre for advanced pelvic cancer, intestinal failure, pelvic floor and IBD surgery. Each year we offer four fellowships to senior trainees who have completed their general surgery training to CCT level or equivalent. Fellows can expect a broad programme of advanced training with the option of tailoring the year to focus on one or more subspecialties. The post permanent. It is envisaged that the successful candidates will commit to fulfilling the training objectives of their fellowship and we firmly believe the full 12 months is required to realise Fellows’ full potential prior to Consultant posts.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

The unit is composed of eleven consultant surgeons, four Senior Clinical Fellows, five speciality registrars (StR3+), three core trainees (CT), three foundation (FY1) trainees and four advanced care practitioners (ACPs). The team is supported by a team of colorectal nurse specialists. Consultants: Mr R Baker Mr I Botterill Mr D Burke Mr J Hance (Clinical Lead) Prof D Jayne Mr S Maslekar Mr A Quyn Mr K Riyad Prof P Sagar Mr R Saunders Mr J Tiernan (Fellowship Lead) Mr G Zhou

What you will bring to the role The John Goligher Colorectal Unit is one of the largest centres for Colorectal surgery in Europe and a major tertiary referral centre for advanced pelvic cancer, intestinal failure, pelvic floor and IBD surgery. Our twelve surgeons have been trained at leading centres all over the world and we offer our Fellows tertiary level experience in: Minimally invasive surgery: robotic, laparoscopic, TaTME, TAMIS, advanced endoscopy Locally advanced & recurrent rectal cancer, high complexity exenteration surgery (high sacrectomy, vascular and nerve resection) Complex inflammatory bowel disease and ileoanal pouch surgery (recognised Pouch Centre) Pelvic floor surgery Intestinal failure surgery (commissioned IF Centre) Abdominal wall reconstruction MDTs for cancer, IBD, IF, complex polyps and pelvic floor Each year we offer four Fellowships for senior trainees who have completed their general surgery training to CCT level or equivalent (two starting in Aug and two starting in Feb). Fellows can expect a high volume, broad case mix that includes both super-specialist and general colorectal surgery, with excellent minimally invasive training. Leeds has led the CLASSIC, ROLARR and LACES trials, and places an emphasis on minimally invasive approaches including in cancer, complex IBD, IF and emergency colorectal cases. Fellows can rotate through sub-specialty teams or focus their Fellowship on a particular interest according to preference. These posts are available with start dates from August 2027 to Feb 2028. They are aimed at trainees who are ready for consultant practice, who have completed their general surgery training to CCT level or equivalent (more junior trainees will NOT be shortlisted). Applications from suitably qualified international trainees are also welcomed, provided their seniority matches CCT level. One of these posts is an official ACPGBI-RCS Fellowship. This prestigious badge prioritises training in complex IBD including pouches and re-operative surgery. The unit remains at the forefront of international research into colorectal disease and is supported by world class pathology, gastroenterology and radiology departments. Our academic University department, led by Professor David Jayne, has a large portfolio of both basic science and translational research projects and Fellows are encouraged (and supported) to publish at least one manuscript during the course of the year. Fellows participate in the on‑call rota at Senior Registrar level (non‑resident, 24 hr on a 1:9 basis) supporting a Registrar, SHO and junior team who work 12 hour day/night shifts. This system allows flexibility, continuity of care and maximises elective training opportunities. The Fellowship also offers additional opportunities to improve research, leadership and educational skills relevant to a consultant job. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.