Senior Colorectal Laparoscopic Fellow

This post is intended for a senior trainee prior to a consultant appointment and would suit a post CCT surgeon.

Outpatient services

Most outpatient activity takes place in a purpose built dedicated Out-patient Department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro. Additional clinics are held in community hospitals around Cornwall.

Inpatient services

GI inpatients are managed in Royal Cornwall Hospital (Truro), with a separate dedicated ambulatory and inpatient Surgical Receiving Unit (across 2 wards). There are two dedicated integrated laparoscopic theatres. Children’s surgical services are available at the Trust with 2 of the GI surgeons delivering clinics and operating sessions which are an additional training resource.

Daycase services

Daycase theatre sessions are also held at West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance) which also offers a further integrated laparoscopic theatre.

To predominantly work in the elective colorectal surgery department focusing on laparoscopic training prior to a consultant post.

To fulfil out-of-hours’ responsibilities including full participation in the Specialty Doctors’ on-call rota 1:12 nights/ weekends.

To develop experience and expertise in the assessment, management and operative treatment of colorectal and emergency surgical conditions.

Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

To attend meetings as appropriate.

Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out of hours responsibilities.

Elective colorectal work to include theatre lists with a colorectal consultant 2 days a week, participation in the care of colorectal inpatients, endoscopy, clinic work.

1:12 Friday > Sunday and 1:12 night shifts on call to include emergency operating under supervision or distance supported according to experience and casemix.

Contribution to the research portfolio within the department.

Contribution to service, and training in, elective colorectal.

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.

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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