Job overview
This post is for a Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery Fellow to work within the Colorectal and General Surgery Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital alongside, and under supervision of, the colorectal consultants
The Fellow will gain extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic coloretal surgery and TAMIS procedures for early rectal cancer and complex polyps. However the Fellow will be involved in all aspects of this service including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor surgery. The department also undertakes a wide range of coloproctology procedures and runs courses in the modern management of haemorrhoids such as HALO Trilogy
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be expected to be involved in all aspects of the Trust’s clinical and academic activities including operative and ward-based teaching of juniors including Core Surgical (CT) and Medical Specialty Registrars (SpR). The position aims to develop competence in minimally invasive colorectal procedures and the Fellow will have the opportunity to work with a number of trainers during the year and will develop their skills in laparoscopic resections, TAMIS procedures and robotic resections.
The Fellow would be expected to participate in the weekly colorectal cancer MDT meetings, monthly departmental clinical governance meetings, bimonthly IBD MDT meetings and monthly abdominal wall reconstruction MDT meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main reponsibilities of the fellow will be :- - participation in regular theatre lists - participation in outpatient clinics - participation in Endoscopy lists - Involed in Trust clinical and academic activities - ward based teaching of Juniros, including Core Surgical (CT) and Medical Specialty registrars (SpR) - have an opportunity to achieve robotic competencies via the Intuitive Acedemic Program (depending on previous experience) - involve managerment experience relatin to the General Surgical Department
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in surgery at senior SpR level
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in colorectal disease
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with colorectal conditions
Desirable
- Research with higher degree ideally in the field of colorectal surgery
- Experience of MDT working
Disposition
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in colorectal surgery
- Evidence of being a good team member
- Active interest in research and audit
- Ability to organise and manage priorities
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment and interest in research
- Aspirations to develop a specialised colorectal practice in a national centre of excellence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- FRCS or equivalent
- NTN in general surgery
- within 6 months of CCT date
- Demonstration of specialist training in Colorectal Surgery
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for Colonoscopy
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Teaching training
Desirable
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
- Personal participation in audit
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
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This advert is for Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery Fellow - General Surgery with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (1 year fixed term). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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