Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Oesophago-Gastric Surgery
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post in general surgery with an interest in oesophago-gastric surgery is for a period of twelve months commencing 2nd April 2025. FRCS or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. This post is suitable for an individual who has either completed their specialist training or is in the final phase of their specialist training. Main duties of the job
The objective of this fellowship is for a combination of service delivery and advanced training in the management of oesophago-gastric disease which will include the treatment of malignant and complex benign disease. Though the fellow will be involved in providing part of the bariatric service, this fellowship is primarily intended to enhance the skills in malignant and complex-benign oesophago-gastric disease. The fellow will be provided with opportunities to enhance competencies in: oesophagogastric cancer resections / laparoscopic resections complex laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery and anti-reflux surgery laparoscopic cardiomyotomy laparoscopic cholecystectomy (opportunity to be a part of the hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy service) upper GI endoscopies, with potential involvement in ERCP, EUS and endoscopic interventions depending on the appointee's existing competencies surgery for GIST management of oesophago-gastric cancer / MDT participation emergency oesophago-gastric surgery hiatal and diaphragmatic surgery care of the critically ill surgical patient on the HDU, ITU and the ward weekly teaching of junior doctors and medical students independent working in clinics, theatres and endoscopy unit About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do: P atients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do R espectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity O wnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve U nity - Work in partnership with others D eliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions Job responsibilities
Depending upon the specific requirements of the service in conjunction with the appointee's experience, skills and interest, the post is likely to involve predominantly one or two all day operating sessions, one or two half-day operating lists (including hot gallbladder sessions), and one or two half-day out-patient clinics and one or two half-day endoscopy lists. There will be opportunity for audit and research and the fellow will be expected to participate actively in the MDT meeting, ward-based care of inpatients and the management of complex oesophago-gastric emergencies. There may also be an opportunity for some additional ad hoc on-call input. Post and peri-CCT fellows are also expected to provide one session every two weeks in out-patient clinic or emergency care hot-clinic for service provision. The fellow will be provided with supervision by consultant surgeons and at the same time will be allowed to function with a degree of independence that is appropriate for the experience and capabilities of the fellow. The fellow will work within a well-established team comprising surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurse practitioners. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise MBBS MRCS FRCS Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees Clinical experience
General professional training in general surgery with experience in the Oesophago-gastric subspecialty Completion of Specialist Training (or equivalent) or have a CCT date within 12 months of Interview date NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment) Experience in oesophago-gastric surgery at SpR/StR level Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Teaching and training
Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Higher teaching qualification Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 12 months Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values 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.
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post in general surgery with an interest in oesophago-gastric surgery is for a period of twelve months commencing 2nd April 2025. FRCS or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. This post is suitable for an individual who has either completed their specialist training or is in the final phase of their specialist training. Main duties of the job
The objective of this fellowship is for a combination of service delivery and advanced training in the management of oesophago-gastric disease which will include the treatment of malignant and complex benign disease. Though the fellow will be involved in providing part of the bariatric service, this fellowship is primarily intended to enhance the skills in malignant and complex-benign oesophago-gastric disease. The fellow will be provided with opportunities to enhance competencies in: oesophagogastric cancer resections / laparoscopic resections complex laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery and anti-reflux surgery laparoscopic cardiomyotomy laparoscopic cholecystectomy (opportunity to be a part of the hot laparoscopic cholecystectomy service) upper GI endoscopies, with potential involvement in ERCP, EUS and endoscopic interventions depending on the appointee's existing competencies surgery for GIST management of oesophago-gastric cancer / MDT participation emergency oesophago-gastric surgery hiatal and diaphragmatic surgery care of the critically ill surgical patient on the HDU, ITU and the ward weekly teaching of junior doctors and medical students independent working in clinics, theatres and endoscopy unit About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do: P atients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do R espectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity O wnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve U nity - Work in partnership with others D eliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions Job responsibilities
Depending upon the specific requirements of the service in conjunction with the appointee's experience, skills and interest, the post is likely to involve predominantly one or two all day operating sessions, one or two half-day operating lists (including hot gallbladder sessions), and one or two half-day out-patient clinics and one or two half-day endoscopy lists. There will be opportunity for audit and research and the fellow will be expected to participate actively in the MDT meeting, ward-based care of inpatients and the management of complex oesophago-gastric emergencies. There may also be an opportunity for some additional ad hoc on-call input. Post and peri-CCT fellows are also expected to provide one session every two weeks in out-patient clinic or emergency care hot-clinic for service provision. The fellow will be provided with supervision by consultant surgeons and at the same time will be allowed to function with a degree of independence that is appropriate for the experience and capabilities of the fellow. The fellow will work within a well-established team comprising surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurse practitioners. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise MBBS MRCS FRCS Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees Clinical experience
General professional training in general surgery with experience in the Oesophago-gastric subspecialty Completion of Specialist Training (or equivalent) or have a CCT date within 12 months of Interview date NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachment) Experience in oesophago-gastric surgery at SpR/StR level Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Teaching and training
Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Higher teaching qualification Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of continuing professional development in the last 12 months Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values 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.
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