Trust registrar

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK offers a 12-month colorectal surgery fellowship for trainees nearing completion of surgical training. This position involves advanced laparoscopic surgery, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the opportunity to gain managerial experience. Candidates should be MBBS graduates with full GMC registration and prior general surgery experience. The role includes clinical responsibilities and participation in training programs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in General Surgery.
• NHS experience required.
• ATLS Certified and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily ward rounds and facilitate patient care.
• Provide colorectal opinions on referrals.
• Learn various aspects of coloproctology.
• Undertake outpatient clinics and theatre lists.
• Participate in clinical governance processes.

Skills

Clinical prioritization

Patient communication

NHS responsibility understanding

Education

MBBS

Full UK GMC registration

MRCS/FRCS

Job description

This 12-month fellowship would be suitable for trainees who have completed, or who are near to completing, their higher surgical training and would like specialised clinical experience in all aspects of colorectal surgery before attaining a Consultant position. Opportunities to gain experience in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery, proctology including (TAMIS & Fistura), pelvic floor surgery, IBD surgery and tibial nerve stimulation (see provisional timetable below). Opportunities exist to shadow the hospital executive team for those wanting some managerial experience.

This fellowship post has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland as part of the RCS Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme.

Intending applicants are welcome to visit the hospitals (at their own expense). Please contact Prof Lee Dvorkin at the North Middlesex University Hospital at [e-mail].

Short listed candidates are encouraged to visit the hospital before being interviewed.

Main duties of the job

Perform daily ward rounds and facilitate the delivery of patient care within an enhanced recovery programme

To provide a colorectal opinion on referrals from across the organisation

To learn, in apprenticeship style training, various aspect of coloproctology

Undertake outpatient clinics, endoscopy lists and operating theatre lists as directed by the consultants.

Offer a commitment to both postgraduate and undergraduate General Surgery training within the hospital.

Participate in the middle grade on call rota- during the on call shift will be available solely for emergency duties.

Work with the multidisciplinary team.

Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment.

Recognize their own limitations and seek advice from the Consultants in their management of patients.

Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care.

Supervise the Core trainee's and FY1s in service delivery, in outpatients, inpatients, and day services.

Participate in the Clinical Governance and Risk Assessment process

Assist or Lead in the audit of various aspects of work under the of the Audit lead

About us

The North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust is a medium-sized acute and community trust with over 525 beds and over 600 community staff, serving more than 600,000 people living across Enfield and Haringey and the surrounding areas, including Barnet and Waltham Forest.

In the year ending 31 March 2022, the Trust reported a turnover of £419.7m and employed almost 4,000 staff. Following the transfer of Enfield Community Services on 1st April 2023, this has increased as we have welcomed over 600 new staff including District Nurses, Community Matrons, Community Physiotherapists, Psychologists and many more across a wide range of adult and children's community services in Enfield.

In January 2025 we joined the Royal Free group: it is an exciting time to join North Mid as we continue our journey to become an integrated care organisation to deliver high quality, seamless care in our local communities, with a focus on tackling health inequalities.

North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICSs, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone statutory bodies, we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

Job responsibilities

Confidentiality & Data Protection

The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.

If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.

You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)

Conflict of Interest

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• MBBS
• Holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
• MRCS/FRCS

Experience

• Previous experience working in General Surgery
• NHS experience
• ATLS Certified and up to date

Skills and aptitudes

• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS

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.