Candidates should possess prior higher surgical training and relevant qualifications, as the role emphasises both clinical and research opportunities. The fellow will engage in the surgical management of patients, contribute to research with an expectation of 2-3 publications, and present findings at conferences. Additionally, the position allows for developing individual areas of interest while also addressing performance and safety improvements within the surgical department.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one year fixed term appointment as a robotic exenteration fellow in open and robotic pelvic cancer surgery. Based in Chelsea the successful candidate will spend 4 months in each of three specialties - Urology, Colorectal and Gynae Oncology.
The fellow will have the opportunity to complete da Vinci robotic simulation training and formal wet lab ' console' training courses. This role will allow the trainee to train in robotic and open radical cystectomy/prostatectomy, anterior/posterior/total pelvic exenteration and complex colorectal resections.
Fellows will participate in the surgical management of patients undergoing pelvic cancer surgery and collaborate with other members of the MDT in their peri-operative management. In addition, abundant research opportunities and mentorship will be available to the appointed candidate.
Applicants should have previous experience in higher surgical training with FRCS/FRCSOG or equivalent. All appointments are conditional on satisfactory medical screening.
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The fellow will gain ample experience in performing Robotic prostatectomies, cystectomies, RPLNDs renal cases, hysterectomies, lymphadenectomies, radical hysterectomies, exenterative and reconstructive pelvic surgery, synchronous liver and colorectal resections, reconstructive among other procedures.
The fellow will be allowed to develop his or her area of interest. Fellows will also have the opportunity to work with other faculty members in the Departments of Gynaecologic Oncology, Urology, and Department of Colorectal Surgery.
The fellow will actively participate in the surgical management of patients on the Robotic Surgery Service, and collaborate with other members in the perioperative management of Robotic surgical patients.
The fellow will have access to the Robotic surgery simulator onsite, to further complement their educational experience. The fellow will also become very familiar with the DaVinci robot operating room setup, docking techniques, instruments, and troubleshooting approaches.
Fellows will have protected time for research, and have abundant research opportunities and mentorship. The fellow should expect to publish 2-3 publications by the end of the year, with emphasis on robotic surgery. The fellow will have the opportunity to attend and present his/her research at national and international meetings.
In addition to the technical aspects, the successful candidates will manage all aspects of complicated patients and actively partake in the MDT as appropriate.
There is also an expectation that the post holder participate in discussions with the Consultant group about performance, clinical system improvements, patient safety, education and training as well as day to day management issues.
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