Job overview
The position is for a laparoscopic peri CCT/CESR fellowship for applicants with existing experience of laparoscopic colorectal resections of all kinds. The post will focus on the advanced surgical management of colorectal conditions of cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease with particular emphasis on the treatment of low rectal cancer. For senior trainees who wish to follow a career in advanced GI laparoscopy, the post is ideal.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will attend 4 sessions per week in the operating theatre, 1-2 sessions of outpatient clinic and 1 session of endoscopy, in addition there will be 1 session of MDT, M&M and departmental meeting as well as 1 session of research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the inpatient care of colorectal consultants elective surgical patients, predominantly those of colorectal resections, expected to be at a peri-CCT/CESR surgeon level. The fellow will participate in an on-call rota, of out of hour duties, of 1 in 8 weekdays and similarly 1 in 8 Fridays and weekends. The fellow will have no responsibility for the ongoing care of the emergency surgical patients outside this time and will operate on-call at a registrar level in a consultant led service.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The care of the general and colorectal surgical patients is to be carried out to a level consistent with that of a newly appointed consultant colorectal surgeon. The post is seen as a period for a “consultant waiting” allowing time for honing of operative skills as well as preparation for the application to a substantive consultant post in the future.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic medical degree
2. Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
3. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Experience
5. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
6. Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
7. FRCS
8. Left and Right sided laparoscopic resection competency 20+ cases each
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
9. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
10. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
11. Understanding of: NHS/ Clinical governance I Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
12. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements/ Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
13. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
14. Recognised teaching quaIification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
15. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
16. Research experience
17. Publications
18. Prizes and Honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
19. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
20. Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
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