Job summary We are advertising for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal (registrar level ST3) in General Surgery at North Bristol Trust, Southmead Hospital. The position is fixed term for 6 months and starting in April 2025. This post might be extendable to 12 months. The posts are intended to provide additional experience in various general surgical specialities to enable progression into a formal NTN for general surgical training. Although not a recognised training post, there are considerable training and educational opportunities for the successful candidates. There is a comprehensive induction course and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees. This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, plus covering the general surgery on-call. Main duties of the job The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery either prior to speciality training or doctors looking to consolidate their training. The colorectal team treated 1600 outpatients, 190 colorectal cancers, 750 elective procedures and 1900 endoscopy procedures last year. Being part of this team, the candidate will be exposed to a wide range of benign and cancer operations including robotic procedures, rectal and colonic cancers, and benign conditions including pelvic floor, endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease. The candidate would be expected to attend operative theatre, outpatient clinic as well as contribute to ward based care of the patients. North Bristol NHS Trust has a busy emergency general surgery take including SDEC (same day emergency care), Major Trauma and an acute GI take. The candiate will form part of the on call GI take as part of their role, covering daytime, nights and weekend ward cover. About us The General Surgery Department forms part of the ASCR (Anaesthesia Surgery Critical Care and Renal) Directorate, which is one of the Clinical Directorates within the Trust's operational services. The postholder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Director, Mr Andrew Smith. The Specialty Leads are Ms Anne Pullyblank [Colorectal], Mr Christopher Wong [Upper GI] and Mr Samuel Turner [Transplant and Endocrinology] The Divisional Operations Director is Harriet Livesey and the General Manager is Joshua Pitt. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year Dependant on Experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-MPAAR815 Job locations Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialitytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit. The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise. If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance. Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post. Late applications will not be accepted Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Job description Job responsibilities The post will give the candidate excellent experience in one of the largest NHS Trusts within the UK, and would be suitable for trainees considering a career in surgery prior to gaining core or specialitytraining or doctors who wish to gain formal training in Quality Improvement methodology and/or Clinical Audit. The post offers exciting opportunities for developing educational skills and quality improvement as well as furthering surgical knowledge and expertise. If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance. Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post. Late applications will not be accepted Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome TARGET START DATE: Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Person Specification Qualifications And Registration Essential Maintain Full registration with the GMC Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc) Training and Experience Essential Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Training in laparoscopic surgery Further Training, Management, Audit Essential Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career Desirable Experience in audit project and written up Research, Teaching, Publications Essential Interest in research Desirable Proven track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements Essential Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels. Further Training, Management, Audit Desirable Experience in audit project and written up. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Research, Teaching, Publications Essential Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Desirable Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Ability to teach effectively. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility Essential Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels Desirable Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff. Ability to work independently. Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team Any other General Requirements Essential Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments. Must be mobile. Be in good health. Person Specification Qualifications And Registration Essential Maintain Full registration with the GMC Desirable Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc) Training and Experience Essential Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Training in laparoscopic surgery Further Training, Management, Audit Essential Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career Desirable Experience in audit project and written up Research, Teaching, Publications Essential Interest in research Desirable Proven track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements Essential Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels. Further Training, Management, Audit Desirable Experience in audit project and written up. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Research, Teaching, Publications Essential Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Desirable Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Ability to teach effectively. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility Essential Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels Desirable Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff. Ability to work independently. Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team Any other General Requirements Essential Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments. Must be mobile. Be in good health. 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 North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)