Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED 29 MAY 2024

This post will provide specialist colorectal surgery training to prepare the post holder for taking-up independent practice as a future consultant colorectal surgeon.
Job summary

Applications are invited for the full time post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery, within the Division of Surgery, at University Hospitals Bristol. We are one of the UK's leading surgical centres with an international reputation for healthcare research.

This full time post is aimed at peri- / post-CCT colorectal surgery trainees (or overseas equivalent) and is for a minimum period of 6 months extendable to a maximum of 12 months. The post is available for UK surgical trainees wishing to undertake Out Of Programme Experience (OOPE).

Main duties of the job

This post will provide specialist colorectal surgery training to prepare the post holder for taking-up independent practice as a future consultant colorectal surgeon. The unit provides a complete and comprehensive service for patients with colorectal disease and is able to provide dedicated training in pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, colorectal oncology (early rectal cancer, salvage colorectal cancer, anal cancer), abdominal wall reconstruction and advanced colonoscopy. The unit has a strong research and teaching ethos with the post holder expected to undertake projects within these areas that will lead to publication and presentation at international meetings.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the Job Description document attached to this advert.

We encourage to apply as soon as possible as we might close this advert earlier if we reach a high volume of applications.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the Job Description document attached to this advert.

We encourage to apply as soon as possible as we might close this advert earlier if we reach a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in Colorectal and General Surgery
Desirable

  • Experience in research
  • Colonoscopy JAG accreditation
Skills

Essential

  • Ability to write up papers using data collected from research
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate affectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals
Aptitudes

Essential

  • Collaborative
  • Respectful
  • Innovative
  • Supportive
Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • FRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in Colorectal and General Surgery
Desirable

  • Experience in research
  • Colonoscopy JAG accreditation
Skills

Essential

  • Ability to write up papers using data collected from research
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate affectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals
Aptitudes

Essential

  • Collaborative
  • Respectful
  • Innovative
  • Supportive
Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • FRCS or equivalent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website
Job summary

Applications are invited for the full time post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery, within the Division of Surgery, at University Hospitals Bristol. We are one of the UK's leading surgical centres with an international reputation for healthcare research.

This full time post is aimed at peri- / post-CCT colorectal surgery trainees (or overseas equivalent) and is for a minimum period of 6 months extendable to a maximum of 12 months. The post is available for UK surgical trainees wishing to undertake Out Of Programme Experience (OOPE).

Main duties of the job

This post will provide specialist colorectal surgery training to prepare the post holder for taking-up independent practice as a future consultant colorectal surgeon. The unit provides a complete and comprehensive service for patients with colorectal disease and is able to provide dedicated training in pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, colorectal oncology (early rectal cancer, salvage colorectal cancer, anal cancer), abdominal wall reconstruction and advanced colonoscopy. The unit has a strong research and teaching ethos with the post holder expected to undertake projects within these areas that will lead to publication and presentation at international meetings.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the Job Description document attached to this advert.

We encourage to apply as soon as possible as we might close this advert earlier if we reach a high volume of applications.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the Job Description document attached to this advert.

We encourage to apply as soon as possible as we might close this advert earlier if we reach a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in Colorectal and General Surgery
Desirable

  • Experience in research
  • Colonoscopy JAG accreditation
Skills

Essential

  • Ability to write up papers using data collected from research
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate affectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals
Aptitudes

Essential

  • Collaborative
  • Respectful
  • Innovative
  • Supportive
Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • FRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in Colorectal and General Surgery
Desirable

  • Experience in research
  • Colonoscopy JAG accreditation
Skills

Essential

  • Ability to write up papers using data collected from research
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate affectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals
Aptitudes

Essential

  • Collaborative
  • Respectful
  • Innovative
  • Supportive
Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • FRCS or equivalent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website


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