Colorectal Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Fellow (ST6+ level)

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as the Colorectal Robotic and Minimally Invasive Fellow. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and dedicated colorectal registrar with an interest in the treatment of colorectal disease. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills in robotic surgery for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. You will be trained on the Intuitive XI system using a dual consol system. Prior experience of robotic surgery is not a pre-requisite, but it is encouraged.
Working within one of the leading surgical departments in the country, the post-holder will work with senior consultant colleagues across colorectal surgery, gastroenterology and the oncology team as part of our world class MDT. You will be expected to contribute to the outpatient service.
The successful candidate must be eligible for registration or hold full registration with the GMC and have registrar level experience in colorectal surgery. In addition to elective duties, they will participate in a 1:8 on-call registrar rota in general surgery. They must have the ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists, operating lists and rotas as well as demonstrate strong communication and team working skills. The department has a growing quality improvement, research and audit unit and involvement in research is also actively encouraged.
The post holder is intended to work at a Senior Registrar level, supporting and aiding the NPOP multidisciplinary team, clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
The successful candidate for the position of Colorectal Robotic Fellow and they will work at a senior registrar level, playing a pivotal role in providing expertise in the inpatient and outpatient management of both cancer and IBD patients. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, fostering effective communication and synergy among various medical disciplines.
Additionally, the candidate will be encouraged to develop proficiency in robotic, laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery, and proctology. There will be the opportunity to develop skills in TAMIS and procedures for early rectal cancers. The successful candidate will contribute to the seamless integration of care, ensuring comprehensive and patient-centred approaches to treatment.
This position offers a unique opportunity for a candidate towards the end of their colorectal training to develop advanced skills in the minimally invasive management of cancer in a collaborative and dynamic healthcare environment.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Inpatient patient care: Responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating the comprehensive inpatient care of patients with colorectal conditions, ensuring optimal medical management and patient outcomes. Organisation and support of the cancer MDT: Facilitate organisation, active participation, and effective communication in the Cancer and IBD multidisciplinary meetings. Participation and organisation of theatre sessions: Actively participate in and organise colorectal operating sessions ensuring efficient and coordinated delivery of surgical care and optimal patient outcomes.
Specialist clinics: Participation in the multidisciplinary cancer, general and IBD colorectal clinics providing care for patients in the outpatient setting.
Joint ward rounds: Collaborate with the cancer / IBD / nutrition team in conducting joint ward rounds for perioperative patients.
Triaging of referrals: Ensuring patients referred to the service are triaged to the appropriate specialist in a timely and efficient manner to ensure best outcome.
Assisting in the delivery of quality improvement, audit, research and teaching: Contributing to the ongoing initiatives, research endeavours and educational activities within and outside of the department.
General responsibilities
Post-holders will be working at the middle / senior grade level as a Trust Grade Registrar and be part of a team of 8 at the middle grade level within the General Surgery department.
Although this post is not a recognised training post, you will have a wide opportunity to develop your surgical skills and you will be expected to have a strong academic commitment and to be part of the ongoing academic and audit activities of the department.
You will be part of a 1 in 8 on call rota

Please refer the Job description for details