Senior Clinical Fellow Colorectal

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Senior Clinical Fellow Colorectal

The closing date is 02 July 2025

This position offers the potential to train in colorectal surgery for a period of one to two years. The default duration is six months, but there may be flexibility to adjust this based on the applicant's needs. There could also be opportunities to rotate between different specialties, including Hepatopancreaticobiliary. A detailed job description for both posts is provided below.

University Hospitals Leicester is the third largest acute trust in England, comprising three hospitals: Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), Leicester General Hospital (LGH), and Glenfield Hospital (GH). The Leicester Royal Infirmary, located in the city center, is the largest and handles a busy emergency department with over 10,000 attendances annually. Approximately 300 emergency laparotomies are performed there each year under close consultant supervision.

Main duties of the job

The team allocates sessions to trainees weekly, ensuring a fair distribution of theatre, clinic, and endoscopy duties among all trainees.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with input from colleagues, patients, and partners, guides us through with four primary goals:

• High-quality care for all,
• Being a great place to work,
• Building impactful partnerships, and
• Excellence in research and education.

We are committed to embedding health equality into all aspects of our work-actively working to reduce healthcare disparities and partnering with communities.

This strategy is supported by our core values:

• Compassion,
• Pride,
• Inclusiveness, and
• Teamwork.

This is an exciting time as we look forward with clarity on our strengths and areas for growth to better serve our community.

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Job responsibilities

The team allocates sessions to trainees weekly, ensuring a balanced distribution of theatre, clinic, and endoscopy duties.

Person Specification Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Evidence of commitment to surgical training.

Experience

• At least 2 years of surgical registrar-level experience, either in the UK or abroad (minimum of 6 months in the UK).

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Emotional intelligence and empathy, especially when dealing with cancer patients.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Effective time management and understanding of the role.
• High motivation and personal discipline.

Equality and Diversity

• Demonstrate commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, understanding their individual needs.

Research

• Understanding and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in medical care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to screen for any criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust