# Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Cancer and Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Manchester
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** General Surgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £54,499 - £76,582 per annum
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Plus on call)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-25T15:01:08.210Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/The_Christie_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Surgery/General_Surgery-v8112552
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8112552?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.christie.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Applications are welcomed for x 2 12 month clinical fellowship RCSEng/ACPGBI  posts commencing in April  2027, to April 2028 at the Colorectal & Peritoneal oncology Centre (CPOC),based at The Christie NHS FT, Manchester UK

This surgical oncology fellowship aims to provide an opportunity to develop consultant-level decision-making & gain significant hands-on experience in the management of advanced rectal cancer (TME, beyond TME,& recurrent cancer) advanced colorectal cancer, appendix tumours & anal cancer. We are also a centre for neuroendocrine tumours, retroperitoneal sarcoma & advanced pelvic malignancies (gynaecological & urological). CPOC hosts six registrars/ fellows with equal opportunities to engage with the unit’s activities with an expectation for the fellow to be first assistant/supervised surgeon in 50-70 complex & major cases during their fellowship year. The appointees will gain significant experience in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC), multivisceral resections, laparoscopic & robotic surgery. CPOC fellows will also be involved in CPOC research activities and in the unit’s surgical education activities. This will include faculty membership on The Christie Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Cadaveric Workshop & The Christie FRCS Part 2 course. Fellows will also have the opportunity to be mentored on the ESSO/PSOGI European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology Training Programme.

### Main duties of the job

This fellowship is in colorectal, pelvic, and peritoneal tumour management. The successful candidate will gain experience in the management of primary and advanced colorectal cancer, recurrent colorectal cancer, anal cancer, pelvic oncology, and appendix tumours. This will place the successful candidate in an ideal position to pursue a consultant career in cancer surgery. These fellowship posts are designed for senior trainees who are within 12-months of or post CCT. Fellowship Objectives
- Developing the knowledge and skills to perform and prepare for independent practice in the management of colorectal cancer and peritoneal disease.
- Developing leadership skills
- Working collaboratively with other specialties
- Improving skills in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Inpatient management
- Delivery of surgical education
- An on-call commitment (Level 1b, EWTD compliant).
- Undertaking a research project
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
- Teaching and educational activities.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

There are currently 25 Consultant Surgeons with variable sessional commitments. The group comprises:

Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre

Professor ST O'Dwyer Mr MS Wilson Professor AG Renehan Mr C Selvasekar Professor O Aziz

Mr Hamish Clouston

Mr Jonathan Wild Ms Rebecca Fish Mr Paul Sutton

Mr Rahul Deshpande

Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon

Professor of Cancer Studies, University of Manchester Colorectal Surgeon, Associate Medical Director Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Lead for PTS

Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Lead for Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon

Upper GI, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Central Manchester

Urology/Pelvic Surgical Oncology

Professor NW Clarke MrV A Ramani Mr M Lau Mr VJ Sangar Mr A Parnham Mr J Oates Mr A Gulamhusein

Gynaecological Surgical Oncology Mr R Slade Mr M Smith Mr B Winter-Roach Miss E Myriokefalitaki Ms B DeCruze

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mr D Mowatt Mr O Oudit Mr D Koustic

Duration and Monitoring of the Programme This fellowship is for 12 months. The next available post is due to commence in  October  2023.  Those wishing to apply for fellowships after this date are encouraged to submit an application and state the date from which they wish to be considered. The post is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX. The post-holder will be allocated an Assigned Educational Supervisor for the year.

Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

The Christie Leader

We have a set of leadership values for our Trust leaders, consisting of;

- Is patient and staff focused
- Creates an inclusive team environment and leads with care and compassion
- Empowers and coaches individuals and teams
- Is a good communicator-listens and shares Information and gives regular feedback
- Takes responsibility for improving quality and learning and supports Research
- Sets a clear vision/purpose for the team
- Collaborates and connects with others
- Is a strong and fair decision maker
- Supports career development and discusses performance
- Role models the Christie Commitment principles and behaviours

PERSON SPECIFICATION

-  | Essential for the post | Desirable for the post | METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
- 1. ATTAINMENTS Educational | Medical Degree |  | AF
- Qualifications | Full registration with GMC MRCS (or equivalent) | CCT or Within six months to CCT
FRCS (Gen Surg) or its
equivalent | AF
- Professional Qualifications | GMC registration |  | CE
- 2. TRAINING | Completed FY2 |  |
- 3. EXPERIENCE Job Specific | Satisfactory training record or satisfactory ARCP | Completion of higher
surgical training Experience of MDT | AF/1/R
- Management/ Audit | Demonstrates understanding
of the importance of audit and research. | Evidence of active
participation in clinical research/ audit | AF/I
- 4. TEACHING | Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education | Interest in teaching non- medical staff |

- 5. PERSONAL SKILLS | Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills | Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community
 
Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
 
Higher degree in allied subjects (MD or medical education or management qualifications)
 
Recognition of the importance of MDT processes and engagement with multispecialty working.
 
Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs. | AF/1/R
-  | Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals) |
-  | Commitment to research |
-  | Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in complex colorectal surgery |
-  | Evidence of being a good |
-  | team member |
- 6. CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile | Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital. |  |

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF -   Application Form

I - Interview R - References

CE -  Certification Evidence

## Job Details

Applications are welcomed for x 2 12 month clinical fellowship RCSEng/ACPGBI posts commencing in April 2027, to April 2028 at the Colorectal & Peritoneal oncology Centre (CPOC),based at The Christie NHS FT, Manchester UK

This surgical oncology fellowship aims to provide an opportunity to develop consultant-level decision-making & gain significant hands-on experience in the management of advanced rectal cancer (TME, beyond TME,& recurrent cancer) advanced colorectal cancer, appendix tumours & anal cancer. We are also a centre for neuroendocrine tumours, retroperitoneal sarcoma & advanced pelvic malignancies (gynaecological & urological). CPOC hosts six registrars/ fellows with equal opportunities to engage with the unit’s activities with an expectation for the fellow to be first assistant/supervised surgeon in 50-70 complex & major cases during their fellowship year. The appointees will gain significant experience in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC), multivisceral resections, laparoscopic & robotic surgery. CPOC fellows will also be involved in CPOC research activities and in the unit’s surgical education activities. This will include faculty membership on The Christie Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Cadaveric Workshop & The Christie FRCS Part 2 course. Fellows will also have the opportunity to be mentored on the ESSO/PSOGI European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology Training Programme.

## Job Description

This fellowship is in colorectal, pelvic, and peritoneal tumour management. The successful candidate will gain experience in the management of primary and advanced colorectal cancer, recurrent colorectal cancer, anal cancer, pelvic oncology, and appendix tumours. This will place the successful candidate in an ideal position to pursue a consultant career in cancer surgery. These fellowship posts are designed for senior trainees who are within 12-months of or post CCT. Fellowship Objectives
- Developing the knowledge and skills to perform and prepare for independent practice in the management of colorectal cancer and peritoneal disease.
- Developing leadership skills
- Working collaboratively with other specialties
- Improving skills in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Inpatient management
- Delivery of surgical education
- An on-call commitment (Level 1b, EWTD compliant).
- Undertaking a research project
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
- Teaching and educational activities.

## Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

There are currently 25 Consultant Surgeons with variable sessional commitments. The group comprises:

Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre

Professor ST O'Dwyer Mr MS Wilson Professor AG Renehan Mr C Selvasekar Professor O Aziz

Mr Hamish Clouston

Mr Jonathan Wild Ms Rebecca Fish Mr Paul Sutton

Mr Rahul Deshpande

Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon

Professor of Cancer Studies, University of Manchester Colorectal Surgeon, Associate Medical Director Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Lead for PTS

Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Lead for Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon

Upper GI, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Central Manchester

Urology/Pelvic Surgical Oncology

Professor NW Clarke MrV A Ramani Mr M Lau Mr VJ Sangar Mr A Parnham Mr J Oates Mr A Gulamhusein

Gynaecological Surgical Oncology Mr R Slade Mr M Smith Mr B Winter-Roach Miss E Myriokefalitaki Ms B DeCruze

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mr D Mowatt Mr O Oudit Mr D Koustic

Duration and Monitoring of the Programme This fellowship is for 12 months. The next available post is due to commence in October 2023. Those wishing to apply for fellowships after this date are encouraged to submit an application and state the date from which they wish to be considered. The post is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX. The post-holder will be allocated an Assigned Educational Supervisor for the year.

Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

The Christie Leader

We have a set of leadership values for our Trust leaders, consisting of;

Is patient and staff focused
- Creates an inclusive team environment and leads with care and compassion
- Empowers and coaches individuals and teams
- Is a good communicator-listens and shares Information and gives regular feedback
- Takes responsibility for improving quality and learning and supports Research
- Sets a clear vision/purpose for the team
- Collaborates and connects with others
- Is a strong and fair decision maker
- Supports career development and discusses performance
- Role models the Christie Commitment principles and behaviours

PERSON SPECIFICATION

| Essential for the post | Desirable for the post | METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

1. ATTAINMENTS Educational | Medical Degree | | AF

Qualifications | Full registration with GMC MRCS (or equivalent) | CCT or Within six months to CCT FRCS (Gen Surg) or its equivalent | AF

Professional Qualifications | GMC registration | | CE

2. TRAINING | Completed FY2 | |

3. EXPERIENCE Job Specific | Satisfactory training record or satisfactory ARCP | Completion of higher surgical training Experience of MDT | AF/1/R

Management/ Audit | Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research. | Evidence of active participation in clinical research/ audit | AF/I

4. TEACHING | Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education | Interest in teaching non- medical staff |

5. PERSONAL SKILLS | Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills | Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals Higher degree in allied subjects (MD or medical education or management qualifications) Recognition of the importance of MDT processes and engagement with multispecialty working. Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs. | AF/1/R

| Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals) |

| Commitment to research |

| Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in complex colorectal surgery |

| Evidence of being a good |

| team member |

6. CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile | Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital. | |

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF - Application Form

I - Interview R - References

CE - Certification Evidence

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Satisfactory training record or satisfactory ARCP
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.
- Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education

**Desirable**

- Completion of higher surgical training Experience of MDT
- Evidence of active participation in clinical research/ audit
- Interest in teaching non- medical staff

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Medical Degree
- Full registration with GMC MRCS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Completed FY2

**Desirable**

- CCT or Within six months to CCT
- FRCS (Gen Surg) or its equivalent

### Personal skills

**Essential**

- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Active interest in research and audit
- Commitment to research
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in complex colorectal surgery
- Evidence of being a good team member
- Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals

**Desirable**

- Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
- Higher degree in allied subjects (MD or medical education or management qualifications)
- Recognition of the importance of MDT processes and engagement with multispecialty working.
- Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.

## Documents

- [jd & ps (pdf, 457.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10407751)
- [strategy brochure (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1645)
- [travel to the christie (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1960)
- [the christie values and behaviours (pdf, 919.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1643)

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