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Surgical Quality Improvement Fellow (Trust Dr CT level), Exeter
Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 769da1610215
Job Views: 5
Posted: 30.03.2025
Expiry Date: 14.05.2025
Job Description:
Role Summary
This exciting, initially year-long post will allow a core trainee level surgical trainee to run quality improvement and research projects through the Exeter Health Surgical Research Unit (HeSRU); the year can be extended if needed. It is very likely that the post holder will be able to present and publish on several occasions and there is financial support for attending training and conferences. From a clinical perspective, the post holder would be part of the colo-rectal unit.
The post-holder will be mentored by a practicing consultant surgeon who has specific time allocated to this. The post will start from August 5 for months. The post holder will be fully on the on-call SHO rota; a 1: full shift pattern. The on-call team consists of a consultant, registrar, SHO, and F1. In addition, there will also be approx days service commitment over a week rota cycle but the rest of the time will be free for quality improvement and research.
The Exeter Colorectal Unit provides a full range of colorectal services. The following subspecialties are therefore covered:
* Core colorectal surgery and diagnostics
* Advanced Pelvic oncology
* Functional bowel disease/Pelvic Floor Disease
* Intestinal failure and complex inflammatory bowel disease including pouch surgery.
* Problem stomas
* Complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery
The Colorectal team as of August 5 will consist of consultant surgeons who form the integrated Emergency General Surgery rota in addition to 6 Upper GI surgeons.
About the Role
The post-holder will take a full part in the surgical SHO on-call rota. In addition, they are expected to undertake approx. days service commitment over a week rota cycle. The rest of the time will be spent on the various projects, and there will be opportunities to go to day case and main theatres.
The post holder will be expected to run several quality improvement projects during the year. The main project will be around the management of post-operative anaemia in colorectal cancer patients. There will be opportunities to run other improvement projects and also to be involved in research through the Exeter Health Surgical Researches Unit (HeSRU). It is very likely that the post holder will be able to present and publish on several occasions. The post holder would be part of the colo-rectal unit and supervised by a consultant surgeon with specific time allocated to this.
Annual and Study Leave is with prior arrangement and there is internal prospective cover on each surgical firm.
Working Pattern: On-call (days and nights), wards, clinics, theatres, and research
Interview Date: Early to Mid May
For further information please contact: Mr Rob Bethune
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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