Senior Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £76,582 per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working. |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
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 November 2026
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.
Applicants should be post CCT or within 12 months of completion of CCT with full GMC Registration and licence to practice at the time of application. Please ensure you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification before applying.
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.
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, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a 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.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Jul 2026
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