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Job overview

The position is for a laparoscopic post CCT fellowship for applicants with existing experience of laparoscopic colorectal resections of all kinds.  The post will focus on the advanced surgical management of colorectal conditions of cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease with particular emphasis on the treatment of low rectal cancer.  For senior trainees who wish to follow a career in advanced GI laparoscopy, the post is ideal.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will attend 4 sessions per week in the operating theatre, 2 sessions of outpatient clinic and 1 session of endoscopy, in addition there will be 1 session of MDT, M&M and departmental meeting as well as 1 session of research.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the inpatient care of two consultants elective surgical patients, predominantly those of colorectal resections, expected to be at a post CCT surgeon level.  The fellow will participate in an on-call rota, of out of hour duties, of 1 in 8 weekdays and similarly 1 in 8 Fridays and weekends.  The fellow will have no responsibility for the ongoing care of the emergency surgical patients outside this time and will operate on-call at a registrar level in a consultant led service.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.