• Job Description

  Req#: C9151-25-0658?language=en&page=872&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We invite applications for a Peri- CCT Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (Accredited by the RCS) starting October 2025.

  Purposes of the Fellowship:

  To provide an opportunity for senior colorectal trainees to acquire additional skills in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery

  To enable Fellows to become to undertake and train Laparoscopic colorectal surgery

  To further audit & research in Laparoscopic colorectal surgery

  Main duties of the job

  Develop experience in advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery. It is anticipated that at the end of the 6-month period the appointee will have performed or assisted with approximately 40 major laparoscopic procedures. It is expected that by the end of the period they will be capable of independent Consultant practice in this area.

  Develop experience in the training of less experienced surgeons in basic laparoscopic colorectal procedures.The Fellow will be responsible for:

  • Smooth running and coordination of operating lists and the junior doctor theatre allocation
  • The setting up of original research and managing the Monday morning business/academic meetings.
  • Supervise audit projects
  • Attendance at other Colorectal Units as required.
  • Undertake, publish and present research on LCRS
  • Participation in the General Surgical On-call rota
  • An average of 2 sessions service commitment per week

  The post is well suited to peri-CCT applicants wishing to increase their experience of laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

  About us

  The Colorectal Department of Frimley Health now comprises 2 acute sites with twelve colorectal surgeons. While there are potential opportunities to gain experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at the Wexham Park site, the fellowship is based at Frimley Park where there are three SpRs, one Laparoscopic Fellow, two core trainees, and one Fy1. The Colorectal unit has SACapproval for three, year 5/6 trainees.

  The colorectal unit sees approximately 250 cancers each year. We enjoy a close working relationship with the departments of histopathology, radiology, oncology, palliative care and gastroenterology. Exposure in EMR, anorectal physiology and pelvic floor surgery, endoanal ultrasound, Transanal Endoscopic Operations (TEO) and laparoscopic hernia repair is also available. The unit has electronic data on all cancers and all laparoscopic operations.

  All members of the colorectal department perform laparoscopic colorectal surgery. They have extensive experience in surgical training and are faculty members of a number of laparoscopic courses at home and overseas. The unitoffers an excellent experience of LCRS and is one of the busier units in the UK.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialty Doctor

  Salary

  £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  151-FPHCCT-01

  Job locations

  Frimley Park Hospital

  Portsmouth Road

  Camberley

  GU16 7UJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the attached job description and person specification for a detailed review of the post.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the attached job description and person specification for a detailed review of the post.

  Person Specification

  Assessed

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Part III FRCS
  • ATLS
  • Laparoscopic workshop

  Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
  • Lap Wet Lab

  Experience

  Essential

  • 5 years' experience as SpR in general surgery
  • Trained in laparoscopic cholecystectomy/Appendicectomy
  • Trained in Colonoscopy

  Desirable

  • JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

  Experience

  Essential

  • Specialist interest in lap colorectal surgery
  • Undertake clinical audit

  Person Specification

  Assessed

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Part III FRCS
  • ATLS
  • Laparoscopic workshop

  Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
  • Lap Wet Lab

  Experience

  Essential

  • 5 years' experience as SpR in general surgery
  • Trained in laparoscopic cholecystectomy/Appendicectomy
  • Trained in Colonoscopy

  Desirable

  • JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

  Experience

  Essential

  • Specialist interest in lap colorectal surgery
  • Undertake clinical audit

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Frimley Park Hospital

  Portsmouth Road

  Camberley

  GU16 7UJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Frimley Park Hospital

  Portsmouth Road

  Camberley

  GU16 7UJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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