Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 205-6449589
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Town
- Stoke on Trent
- Salary
- £55,329 £55,329 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Training Fellow in General Surgery (Colorectal)
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
Job overview
Senior Training Fellow in General Surgery (Colorectal Surgery)
Applications are invited for a Senior training fellow in Colorectal Surgery within the General Surgery department.
The current team consists of 11 surgeons with a variety of specialist interests including cancer surgery, robotic surgery, pelvic floor surgery and benign colorectal surgery. In addition, the team includes specialist cancer CNS plus ANPs. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will include some emergency and on call work.
This post would be ideal for a doctor who has completed or near completion of their specialist training and wish to acquire additional training in sub specialist Colorectal Surgery.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the specialist activities of the Directorate.
- To participate in ward rounds and, subsequently, ensuring effective management in the in-patient stay.
- To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
- To participate in new patient and follow-up outpatients clinics.
- To participate in audit within the department.
- To participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.
- To deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.
- To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to contribute in the efficient running of the Colorectal Service and will share with colleagues the medical and surgical management of patients referred in to the service, whether electively or non-electively. Applicants will need to demonstrate commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues, willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients and assist in improving these pathways over time, and a very positive attitude to dealing with patients. The applicant will be expected to participate in a 1 in 12 on call rota.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC
- FRCS (UK) or equivalent.
- At least 6 years’ experience in a relevant specialty.
Desirable criteria
- Working towards CCT/CESR
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Veerabhadram Garimella
- Job title
- Colorectal Consultant and clinical lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
- Telephone
- 01782 674783
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