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Job summary

Main area
Colorectal Surgery (General Surgery)
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Contract
12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
Hours
40 hours per week (Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1:8 weekday, 1:8 Weekends)
Job ref
279-MWCOL-SCF-SRH-119
Employer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Richard's Hospital
Town
Chichester
Salary
MT01 – MT05 £38,831 to £73,992
Closing
05/05/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

RCS Senior Clinical Fellow in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (LED)

NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar

 


Job overview

The basic salary is £38,831 to £73,992 per annum.

Additional allowances will be paid based on rostered hours and the frequency of your participation on the rota. The Trust is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for the day-to-day care of laparoscopic colorectal patients under the care of 2 consultant surgeons.

The department has a particular interest in laparoscopic pelvic resections. The fellow will take part in the out of hours on call rota only

Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1:8 weekday, 1:8 Weekends

The clinical duties of the post include the following: 

Operating Lists, Outpatient clinics, multi-disciplinary meetings, Ward care of laparoscopic post-operative patients and colonoscopy lists.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following: 

Operating Lists, Outpatient clinics, multi-disciplinary meetings, Ward care of laparoscopic post-operative patients and colonoscopy lists.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. 

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will have responsibility for the day-to-day care of laparoscopic colorectal patients under the care of 2 consultant surgeons.

The department has a particular interest in laparoscopic pelvic resections. The fellow will take part in the out of hours on call rota only

Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1:8 weekday, 1:8 Weekends

The clinical duties of the post include the following: 

Operating Lists, Outpatient clinics, multi-disciplinary meetings, Ward care of laparoscopic post-operative patients and colonoscopy lists.

Person specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Basic medical degree
  • • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • • Higher Degree
  • • Insert details of additional qualifications, accreditation and courses

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Insert details of relevant post registration experience
  • • Insert specific procedures
Desirable criteria
  • • Insert details of experience in other related specialties
  • • Insert defined procedures

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria
  • • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
  • • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
  • • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • • Research experience
  • • Publications
  • • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria
  • • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Janine Oli
Job title
Medical Recruitment Officer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01903205111
Additional information

Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:  

Mr Guy Harris Consultant Surgeon 
Telephone Number 01243 831821

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2DH
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