Clinical Research Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

This post is a clinical research fellowship (ST grade), researching aspects of colorectal diseases.

It is suitable for registrar level in general surgery with interest in colorectal surgery.

The successful candidate will be undertaking a higher degree in the field of colorectal surgery at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH), St Marks Hospital, an internationally renowned specialist centre in bowel disease.

There will be a variety of different research topics in the field of colorectal surgery available. The successful candidate will finalise their research topic after discussion with the supervisor.

There will be an opportunity to conduct audit projects at Ashford and St Peters outside of the scope of the formal higher degree. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist skills in a chosen subspecialty area including pelvic floor, anorectal physiology, colonoscopy.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Qualifications

Essential: - GMC Registration; - Eligibility to work in the UK; - MRCS

Experience

Essential: - Experience of publications; - Experience of on-call Registrar level in General Surgery; - Ability to undertake basic emergency procedures independently

Desirable: - Experience of colorectal surgery as a registrar; - Meeting presentations