Job summary
We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal (registrar level ST3+) in General Surgery at North Bristol Trust, Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 6 months starting in April 2025. This post might be extendable to 12 months.
The posts are intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training.
Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees.
This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, plus covering the general surgery on-call.
Main duties of the job
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery either prior to speciality training or doctors looking to consolidate their training.
The colorectal team treated 1600 outpatients, 190 colorectal cancers, 750 elective procedures and 1900 endoscopy procedures last year. Being part of this team, the candidate will be exposed to a wide range of benign and cancer operations including robotic procedures, rectal and colonic cancers, and benign conditions including pelvic floor, endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease. The candidate would be expected to attend operative theatre, outpatient clinic as well as contribute to ward based care of the patients.
North Bristol NHS Trust has a busy emergency general surgery take including SDEC (same day emergency care), Major Trauma and an acute GI take. The candidate will form part of the on call GI take as part of their role, covering daytime, nights and weekend ward cover.
About us
The General Surgery Department forms part of the ASCR (Anaesthesia Surgery Critical Care and Renal) Directorate, which is one of the Clinical Directorates within the Trust's operational services.
The postholder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, Mr Andrew Smith.
The Specialty Leads are Ms Anne Pullyblank [Colorectal], Mr Christopher Wong [Upper GI] and Mr Samuel Turner [Transplant and Endocrinology].
The Divisional Operations Director is Harriet Livesey and the General Manager is Joshua Pitt.
Job responsibilities
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialty training or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome.
TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
Maintain Full registration with the GMC Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc) Training and Experience
Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent) Desirable
Training in laparoscopic surgery Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career Desirable
Experience in audit project and written up Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Interest in research Desirable
Proven track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements
Essential
Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels. Desirable
Experience in audit project and written up. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Essential
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates. Desirable
Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Ability to teach effectively. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels Desirable
Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff. Ability to work independently. Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team Any other General Requirements
Essential
Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments. Must be mobile. Be in good health. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal (registrar level ST3+) in General Surgery at North Bristol Trust, Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 6 months starting in April 2025. This post might be extendable to 12 months.
The posts are intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training.
Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees.
This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, plus covering the general surgery on-call.
Main duties of the job
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery either prior to speciality training or doctors looking to consolidate their training.
The colorectal team treated 1600 outpatients, 190 colorectal cancers, 750 elective procedures and 1900 endoscopy procedures last year. Being part of this team, the candidate will be exposed to a wide range of benign and cancer operations including robotic procedures, rectal and colonic cancers, and benign conditions including pelvic floor, endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease. The candidate would be expected to attend operative theatre, outpatient clinic as well as contribute to ward based care of the patients.
North Bristol NHS Trust has a busy emergency general surgery take including SDEC (same day emergency care), Major Trauma and an acute GI take. The candidate will form part of the on call GI take as part of their role, covering daytime, nights and weekend ward cover.
About us
The General Surgery Department forms part of the ASCR (Anaesthesia Surgery Critical Care and Renal) Directorate, which is one of the Clinical Directorates within the Trust's operational services.
The postholder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, Mr Andrew Smith.
The Specialty Leads are Ms Anne Pullyblank [Colorectal], Mr Christopher Wong [Upper GI] and Mr Samuel Turner [Transplant and Endocrinology].
The Divisional Operations Director is Harriet Livesey and the General Manager is Joshua Pitt.
Job responsibilities
The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialty training or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit.
The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise.
If you are shortlisted, we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome.
TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
Maintain Full registration with the GMC Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc) Training and Experience
Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent) Desirable
Training in laparoscopic surgery Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career Desirable
Experience in audit project and written up Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
Interest in research Desirable
Proven track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements
Essential
Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels. Desirable
Experience in audit project and written up. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Essential
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates & postgraduates. Desirable
Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Ability to teach effectively. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels Desirable
Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff. Ability to work independently. Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team Any other General Requirements
Essential
Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments. Must be mobile. Be in good health. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
