Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

Job overview

Applications are welcomed for x2 12 month senior fellowship posts commencing in February 2027 & March 2027 at the Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre (CPOC), based at The Christie NHS FT, Manchester - UK Europe’s largest single site cancer hospital.

This surgical oncology fellowship aims to provide an opportunity to develop consultant-level decision-making and 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 and urological). Over 350 major & complex surgical resections are performed at the unit each year. 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 and major cases during their fellowship year. The appointees will gain significant experience in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC), multivisceral resections, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.

Main duties of the job

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 and 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.

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

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS This post will provide an opportunity to develop consultant-level decision making and gain significant hands-on experience in the management of advanced rectal cancer (TME, beyond TME, and recurrent cancer), advanced colorectal cancer, appendix tumours, and anal cancer. We are also a centre for neuroendocrine tumours, retroperitoneal sarcoma, and advanced pelvic malignancies. The appointee will gain significant experience in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, (CRS/HIPEC), multivisceral resections, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. The fellow will participate in a non-resident middle grade on-call rota (1 in 8). The fellow will also be involved in the surgical education and research activities at The Christie

Role Purpose 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 aimed for senior trainees who are approaching or post CCT.

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.