Laparoscopic Fellow in Bariatric Surgery

3 weeks ago

Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Royal College of Surgeons Senior Clinical Fellowship in Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux and Bariatric Surgery

The department of gastrointestinal surgery is one of the busiest nationwide with 16 laparoscopic GI surgeons (4 upper GI; 8 colorectal and 3 general). The upper GI department offers a full range of laparoscopic benign upper GI surgery, including complex hiatal surgery, bile duct surgery (including intraoperative ultrasound), bariatric surgery and endoscopy, in addition to general, emergency and colorectal surgery.

The upper GI surgeon-led oesophageal physiology studies service undertakes over 200 manometry and pH studies per year, providing the opportunity for training in study analysis. There is an opportunity for endoscopic sessions for those with JAG accreditation The recent integration of digital surgery software to our fully integrated laparoscopic theatres, enabling video recording and analysis, also provides enhanced training opportunities for trainers / trainees.

The Trust offers three state-of-the-art dedicated fully integrated laparoscopic theatres (two at RCH; one at WCH). The post will be based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, although you will be required to work at the other RCHT sites including West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance.

This post would suit either senior trainees or CCT holders wishing to consolidate their laparoscopic experience

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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