Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major acute trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Colorectal Department. This full-time, 12-month post requires experience in General Surgery and demands clinical supervision of junior staff, participation in surgery, and outpatient services. Suitable candidates will be part of a collaborative team committed to providing excellent care. Starting date can be arranged with the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Must have completed medical training and be fully registered.
• Experience supporting junior trainees and managing ward duties.
• Ability to perform in operating theatre under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical activities of junior trainees.
• Assist in major surgery and emergency operations.
• Conduct outpatient clinics under supervision.

Skills

Experience in General Surgery

Clinical awareness

Communication skills

Education

Full registration as a doctor in the UK

Job description

Overview

We are inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Colorectal Department. This is a full-time, 12-month post, available to commence as soon as possible, but a suitable start date could be arranged with the successful applicant. The post is ideally suited to fully registered doctors seeking to extend their existing experience of colorectal surgical services, in an experienced and supportive department. The post-holder will be required to work across both Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital sites. Previous experience in General Surgery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ward Duties: Supervise the clinical & teaching activities of junior trainees; assess all new patients & liaise with the Consultant and other colleagues; maintain appropriate clinical progress notes in the case notes; keep relatives informed regarding the progress of the patient & obtain informed consent for operations/procedures coordinating with the Consultant as appropriate.
• Operating Theatre: Attend the regular operating sessions of the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery & be trained in skills of increasing complexity under the close supervision of the Consultant; assist in the operating sessions of other teams from time to time and coordinate, assist with/perform emergency operations.
• Outpatient Clinics: Assist with the regular outpatient clinics including the ambulatory emergency general surgical clinic under the guidance & supervision of the Consultant.
• On-Call: Currently there is a 1:12 full shift system in operation, with prospective cover for annual leave and study leave. Responsible for the care of all Surgical inpatients including those in general ITU, Paediatric and other wards. This demands a good clinical awareness of all inpatients & appropriate communications between colleagues.
• Administrative: The main administrative duties include: dictate discharge summaries; dictate outpatient clinic letters & other relevant clinical correspondence; dictate operating notes/write operation notes in conjunction with the Consultant.

Department and Facilities

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a major acute trust in the North West. General Surgical services are currently delivered by a unified department across the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites. At Royal Preston Hospital, the General Surgery Department is based on three wards. Three of the fourteen theatres are dedicated to general surgery. There is a dedicated 24-hour Emergency Theatre and a separate Day Case Unit/Theatre and modern Endoscopy Suite. At Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, there are two general surgical theatres with an integrated laparoscopic theatre and in-patient surgical beds, as well as full out-patient facilities and a radiology department providing CT, MR and interventional facilities.

Team and Values

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are. Our values were developed in consultation with staff in 2010, and define the actions, behaviours, and attitudes we expect from every member of staff. The values are: Being Caring and Compassionate; Recognising Individuality; Seeking to Involve; Building Team Spirit; Taking Personal Responsibility.

Additional Information

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer; Job Plan/On-call Requirements; The Team.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025