Overview
Peri-CCT Fellow in Colorectal Cancer Surgery (ST8) (Hall Fellowship) at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 05 June 2026. The post is to commence February 2027 for either 6 or 12 months and will be based within the Colorectal team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).
The Fellowship is with the advanced cancer team with the purpose of sub-speciality training in both complex cancer and robotic colorectal surgery. It will include both research and clinical exposure.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we aim to accommodate flexible working where possible. If it works for the service, we will do our best to accommodate your arrangements.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
This post is attached to the Newcastle advanced and recurrent Colorectal Cancer service within the Surgical Services Directorate, providing General Surgery to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS FT. The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in the Colorectal Surgery Department. The individual will work on the specialist registrar tier and, as such, be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level on a 1:14 full shift basis. This post will be attractive to pre- and post-CCT individuals who require additional specialist training prior to applying for a Consultant post.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Peter Coyne (Colorectal Consultant, Head of Department) on 0191 2826448 or peter.coyne1@nhs.net
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We are proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patient contacts each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit of an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from underrepresented groups.
Job responsibilities
Research/Audit:
This Directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. Given the high volume of specialist activity, there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results are presented at regional, national and international meetings.
Clinical:
Each doctor is expected to assist in the care of all patients to whom they are allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. They are also expected to provide cross-cover for all patients in the Unit when required. Duties include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, outpatient clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, and administrative tasks (dictation of summaries, letters, etc.).
Teaching:
The Unit has Stage II and III medical students attached. Each Junior Doctor is expected to assist in their teaching, together with the supervision of Foundation Doctors and all post-graduate activities of the Unit. The team contributes to FOCP (Foundation of Clinical Practice) and HBP (Hospital Based Practice) programmes. Opportunities to lead or develop courses are available via the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC).
Education:
Trainees are encouraged to engage with the extensive clinical activities on the unit. There is a weekly journal club where trainees present papers to peers and Consultants, and there are multiple weekly meetings that provide educational opportunities (audit/ M and M meeting, MDT).
Administration:
Each doctor is expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated by the Consultants.
Out-of-Hours Commitment/Pay:
Emergency on-call will be 1 in 14 and will consist of providing cover for General Surgery and trauma on a full-shift basis. Shifts are approximately 12.5 hours to allow thorough hand-over. The on-call team includes Nurse Practitioners, F1, Core Trainee and Registrar/Clinical Fellow.
Flexibility:
In line with the Trust's core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, some staff groups may be asked to work a more flexible pattern, including evenings or weekends. Any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to agreement to work a new flexible pattern if required in the future.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Primary Medical Qualification
* Postgraduate examinations (RCS)
* Full GMC registration
* FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
* Good history and examination skills
* Able to formulate a working diagnosis
* Able to order appropriate investigations
* Image interpretation relevant to practice
* Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
* 5-6 years' experience at SpR level within Surgery
Management and Administration Experience
* Ability to run a service and participate in management processes
* Committed to sharing in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities
* Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Proven management and administration ability
* Understanding of management goals
* Experience with audit
* Evidence of leadership / project management
* Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
* Experience of supervising junior staff
* Ability to teach clinical skills
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
* Experience of audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
* Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and team members
* Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
* Alignment with the Trust's Values
* Flexible approach to service delivery and a committed approach to development
* A commitment to personal / unit CPD
* Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
* Evidence of leadership skills
* IT literate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions will be sought.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr