Job summary Applications are invited for a fixed term (12 months) Locally Employed Senior Clinical Fellowship in the Colorectal department based at Royal Derby Hospital starting in October 2025. Previous applicants need not apply. This post is a one-year fellowship designed to provide intensive training in advanced minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery. The department are looking for an enthusiastic experienced individual to join a forward thinking and proactive colorectal team of 9 consultants Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain a good volume of training in minimally invasive surgical procedures. You will also be expected to run independent 2ww clinics as well as supporting the team across all areas of elective activity including theatres, day case, outpatients, endoscopy and ward rounds. You will be a senior member of team, providing leadership and support to the junior doctors. The appointee will be expected to participate in the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme. This is a very busy department offering exposure to a wide range of services, teaching and research opportunities. Fellows will have protected time for research and should expect to have two manuscripts by the end of the fellowship. There is opportunity to participate in the middle grade on call general surgical rota (1:17) - 50% slot. About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,425 a year per annum. Plus Enhancements for Out of Hours working Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-MDR-7150680-DP-B Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Clinical sessions included in this role 2ww outpatient clinics Training in advanced minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery. Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required Ward rounds Research & Teaching Please see job description and person specification for full details Applicants should be post-CCT or equivalent or be within 12 months of completion of CTT. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application Job description Job responsibilities Clinical sessions included in this role 2ww outpatient clinics Training in advanced minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic rectal surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO), and single incision laparoscopic surgery. Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required Ward rounds Research & Teaching Please see job description and person specification for full details Applicants should be post-CCT or equivalent or be within 12 months of completion of CTT. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application Person Specification Qualification Essential MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Higher Degree (PhD or MC) Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application Life Support Qualifications BLS/ALS Desirable Additional Higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Post-CCT (General Surgery) or within 12-months of completion of CCT Completed at least four years' full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) Desirable UK experience in General Surgery Endoscopy experience Postgraduate Teaching Qualification Minimum 1 year NHS experience Teaching/Audit/Research Experience Essential Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Evidence of active participation in audit Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice. Desirable Good publication record and/or formal teaching experience Any teaching courses or qualifications Evidence of leadership skills Person Specification Qualification Essential MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Higher Degree (PhD or MC) Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application Life Support Qualifications BLS/ALS Desirable Additional Higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential Post-CCT (General Surgery) or within 12-months of completion of CCT Completed at least four years' full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) Desirable UK experience in General Surgery Endoscopy experience Postgraduate Teaching Qualification Minimum 1 year NHS experience Teaching/Audit/Research Experience Essential Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Evidence of active participation in audit Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice. Desirable Good publication record and/or formal teaching experience Any teaching courses or qualifications Evidence of leadership skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, DE22 3NE Derby, United Kingdom