Surgical Simulation Fellowship

This is an exciting opportunity for a part time (12 months) simulation research post at Torbay Hospital South Devon on behalf of Health Education England. The post would involve working towards creation of a surgical simulator with 3D modelling to include orchidopexy, open appendicectomy and open inguinal hernia repair. The majority of training can be delivered off site with e learning and MSteams meetings. However a small proportion of the time will need to be spent face to face at Torbay Hospital.

The post includes e
- learning for Fusion 360 a 3D modelling programme through from basics to intermediary level including slicing. Access and links to an industrial medical grade 3D printer. In the aspiration of creation of the above simulator.

The post holder will also be expected to support the Peninsula Surgical education programme and the COVID recovery programme for surgical trainees by implementation of simulation in surgery.

We offer an ambulatory service at Torbay hospital which manages an average take of 20 ambulatory patients and an average take of 20 patient referrals per day. We have two ambulatory fellows that assist five days a week with the ambulatory component of the on call.

Torbay Hospital is situated in a lovely part of South Devon. Known as the English Riviera, it offers plenty of beaches, beautiful countryside and temperate weather. Torbay is ideal for water sports enthusiasts and for those who like the countryside. Dartmoor is within very easy reach.

The Hospital itself is situated on the outskirts of Torquay approximately 1.5 miles from the Town Centre, 4 miles from Newton Abbot and 2 miles from the sea. Plymouth and Exeter are within easy travelling distance.

There are several squash courts nearby and large sports complexes at Paignton and Newton Abbot.

This is an exciting opportunity for a part time (12 months) simulation research post at Torbay Hospital South Devon on behalf of Health Education England. The post would involve working towards creation of a surgical simulator with 3D modelling to include orchidopexy, open appendicectomy and open inguinal hernia repair. The majority of training can be delivered off site with e learning and MSteams meetings. However a small proportion of the time will need to be spent face to face at Torbay Hospital.

The post includes e
- learning for Fusion 360 a 3D modelling programme through from basics to intermediary level including slicing. Access and links to an industrial medical grade 3D printer. In the aspiration of creation of the above simulator.

The post holder will also be expected to support the Peninsula Surgical education programme and the COVID recovery programme for surgical trainees by implementation of simulation in surgery.

We offer an ambulatory service at Torbay hospital which manages an average take of 20 ambulatory patients and an average take of 20 patient referrals per day. We have two ambulatory fellows that assist five days a week with the ambulatory component of the on call.

We offer an ambulatory service at Torbay hospital which manages an average take of 20 ambulatory patients and an average take of 20 patient referrals per day. We have two ambulatory fellows that assist five days a week with the ambulatory component of the on call.

The post would be part of the general surgical on-call rota 1:8 and have regular access to Upper GI elective and emergency lists. Audit/research and publication would be encouraged.

The on-call team is well supported Monday to Friday with 2 physician associates, two on call SHO, two on call house officers and 2 Consultants (one UGI and one LGI).

This post attracts an on-call supplement per annum.

All Registrar level surgeons are involved in all teams and share the on-call service with compliant shift patterns.

Take part in rostered emergency work

Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.

Attend outpatient clinics.

Attend operating lists for both emergency and elective cases

rota with prospective cover.

The expectation is for the successful applicant to work clinically 2.5 days a week and and 2.5 days a week will be dedicated academic time. Clinical time would include theatre, outpatients and endoscopy training.

The post allows the applicant for 2.5 days per week (or LTFT equivalent) to focus on delivering personal training in 3D modelling and surgical simulation.

Torbay Hospital is situated in a lovely part of South Devon. Known as the English Riviera, it offers plenty of beaches, beautiful countryside and temperate weather. Torbay is ideal for water sports enthusiasts and for those who like the countryside. Dartmoor is within very easy reach.

The Hospital itself is situated on the outskirts of Torquay approximately 1.5 miles from the Town Centre, 4 miles from Newton Abbot and 2 miles from the sea. Plymouth and Exeter are within easy travelling distance.

There are several squash courts nearby and large sports complexes at Paignton and Newton Abbot.