Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

Job title:

Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

The John Goligher Unit is run by twelve Consultant Colorectal Surgeons with sub-speciality interests in advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, pelvic floor surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, complex inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal failure.Each year we offer four fellowships for 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 is fixed term for a 12-month period. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will fulfil the training objectives of their fellowship within this period.Main duties of the jobFellows on the unit have already completed registrar/residency training (post-CCT or equivalent) and benefit from consultant-led training in the operating theatre. We expect the applicant to be experienced enough to make sound independent clinical judgements and to look after this complex group of patients on a day-to-day basis. They are also expected to supervise and teach the registrars and SHOs. The applicant will be expected to conduct rounds and clinics independently. They may also be asked to perform certain lists independently, appropriate for their level of experience. As part of the Senior Registrar (SR) rota, they will supervise and support the on-call Registrar with acute admissions, operating and referrals on non-resident rota Mon-Fri.As a large teaching hospital there are multiple opportunities for teaching and training. There are leadership and service improvement roles that can be picked up by fellows. 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.About usThe unit is composed of twelve consultant surgeons (ten whole time equivalent), four senior fellows, five Y& H Deanery SpRs, three core trainees (CT), four foundation (FY1) trainees, advanced care practitioners (ACPs) and colorectal nurse specialists (CNS).THE LEEDS WAY VALUESOur values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.Our five values are:Patient-centredCollaborativeFairAccountableEmpoweredLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying ‘at risk’ members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.Job description
Job responsibilitiesDUTIES OF THE POSTWard managementMain case operating theatresDay case operating theatresOutpatient clinicsPost-operative intensive careOn-call SR duties 1:9Discussions with relativesInitiation/change of treatmentResearch & auditTeaching juniorsPerson Specification
Experience
Essential

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum
• Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
• Competent in general laparoscopic surgery
• Competent to do general surgical on calls at senior registrar level

Desirable

• Experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Experience in clinical research (publications)
• Experience in teaching
• Experience in colonoscopy

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies in general and colorectal surgery (logbook)

Qualifications
Essential

• Completion of registrar/residency training in general/ colorectal surgery (CCT) or within 12 months prior to CCT
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree MSc, MD, PhD, MBA

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Is up to date and fit to practice safely
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• The Department can support applicants with GMC registration there are various sponsorship routes to enable this. LTHT will not routinely fund this but may be able to in exceptional circumstances.
• Applicants should make any support needs clear at the point of interview. This will not affect the recruitment process.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential

• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
• Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
• Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
• Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Capacity to establish good working relations with others
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
• Takes responsibility for own actions

Desirable

• Highly motivated individuals, ready to lead a team of middle and junior grade doctors

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Expected salary

£70425 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:27:52 GMT

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