Specialty Doctor in Robotic Colorectal Surgery with an interest in AWR

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

We are looking for a senior trainee or post CCT specialty surgeon to join our colorectal department for 6-12 months. The post is ideal for individuals who want to develop robotic surgery skills for cancer resection and those interested in gaining subspecialist experience in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), prior to undertaking a consultant post. Additionally, the role offers exposure to a stepwise learning curve, including the opportunity to acquire skills in robotic TAPP inguinal and ventral hernia repairs and learning the fundamentals of robotic TAR and parastomal hernia repairs. This structured approach ensures progressive learning and mastery of advanced techniques in abdominal wall reconstruction.
The applicant is expected to attend regular theatre sessions, including the robotic colorectal training program at UHCW (at least one robotic list per week), play an active role in subspeciality MDTs (AWR) and support peri-operative care of patients.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to publish and present at local and international meetings. There will be opportunity to gain observership experience at European centres depending on availability and interest. There will be preferential access to robotic simulator training modules and modular hands-on training for both benign and malignant condition
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre requisite for this post.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
The postholder will be expected to attend theatre/outpatient/endoscopy sessions, care for General Surgical patients admitted to the ward and gain subspecialist experience in IBD/AWR. There is a commitment to the acute general surgical rota at the level of registrar. There will be opportunity to undertake clinics and theatre sessions independently.

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