Post-CCT Fellow - Advanced Recurrent Colorectal Cancer

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  • Birmingham
  • £73,992 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Colorectal cancer surgery has traditionally been performed across three different sites (Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham Heartlands and Good Hope Hospital) and we are one of the busiest combined colorectal units in the country. Following the emergence of the Coronavirus, the Trust has established a 'cold' operating site for elective surgery at Solihull Hospital. This has more recently gained accreditation as an NHS elective 'hub' and a new 50 million state of the art theatre complex has recently now opened in November 2024. We perform approximately 350 colorectal resections annually, 70-80 of which are rectal cancer resections. The trust offers the full complement of open, laparoscopic, robotic and local resection for colorectal cancer. We are also a tertiary referral centre for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, anal cancer and sarcoma.Pelvic exenterations are performed at Birmingham Heartlands, Queen Elizabeth and Solihull hospitals. Multi-visceral resections and limited sacrectomy are performed at all 3 sites, whilst high sacrectomy and total sacrectomy are conducted at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with the additional support of the spinal and sarcoma surgeons. An average of 20-30 full exenterations are performed annually cross-site with an additional number of 'beyond TME' resections also.Main duties of the jobThere is a dedicated 'beyond TME'/pelvic exenteration surgical planning meeting which occurs fortnightly (in addition to the main colorectal MDT)There is a specialist colorectal on-call service at the Queen Elizabeth, Solihull and Heartlands sites at all times and there are also on-site MRI, PET-CT, CPET and stenting facilities. There is a dedicated enhanced recovery nursing service and there is on-site specialty support from hepato-biliary surgery, plastic surgery, urology and sarcoma. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy (including SABR) services are also provided on-site.The appointed Fellow will work across the various sites under the direction and supervision of the educational supervisors and also the wider colorectal surgery department.Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is also provided at all sites.The primary focus of the Fellowship is to maximise exposure to the pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients with locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer as well as gaining operative experience in 'beyond TME surgery' and pelvic exenteration.It is also expected that the Fellow will see and manage patients outside of this category in weekly out-patient clinics and on in-patient ward rounds.About usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£73,992 a yearContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number13052Job locationsHeartlands HospitalBordesley Green EBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 5SSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis post would provide excellent training to be considered in the future for a consultant post in Colorectal Surgery. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in Colorectal Surgery as well as develop research themes and gain publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences.There is potential to develop enough publications and evidence to be able to apply for grants and develop a future research post in the trust.To help in development of the Colorectal surgery serviceTo contribute towards regular clinical auditTo ensure that clinical services are efficiently administeredTo provide education and supervision to doctors in training.To maintain Continuous Professional DevelopmentTo participate actively in Clinical GovernanceTo develop audit/research interests within the resources availableThe post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team.As this is a post in a developing Trust structure,the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis post would provide excellent training to be considered in the future for a consultant post in Colorectal Surgery. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in Colorectal Surgery as well as develop research themes and gain publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences.There is potential to develop enough publications and evidence to be able to apply for grants and develop a future research post in the trust.To help in development of the Colorectal surgery serviceTo contribute towards regular clinical auditTo ensure that clinical services are efficiently administeredTo provide education and supervision to doctors in training.To maintain Continuous Professional DevelopmentTo participate actively in Clinical GovernanceTo develop audit/research interests within the resources availableThe post holders will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities that fall within the broad framework of the post following agreement between the postholder and management team.As this is a post in a developing Trust structure,the role will be reviewed from time to time and the post holder is expected to respond flexibly to develop this and/or other roles to enable the trust to meet differing priorities.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Medical Degree from a recognised University
  • A minimum of 6 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • Post-CCT in General (Colorectal) Surgery
  • Full GMC registration
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
  • MD or PhD in a relevant subject
  • Emergency Surgery experience in UK
  • Endoscopy Experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Medical Degree from a recognised University
  • A minimum of 6 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • Post-CCT in General (Colorectal) Surgery
  • Full GMC registration
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
  • MD or PhD in a relevant subject
  • Emergency Surgery experience in UK
  • Endoscopy Experience
ExperienceEssential
  • Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility.

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