Applications are welcomed for x 2 12 month clinical fellowship RCSEng/ACPGBI posts commencing in April 2027, to April 2028 at the Colorectal & Peritoneal oncology Centre (CPOC),based at The Christie NHS FT, Manchester UK
This surgical oncology fellowship aims to provide an opportunity to develop consultant-level decision-making & gain significant hands-on experience in the management of advanced rectal cancer (TME, beyond TME,& recurrent cancer) advanced colorectal cancer, appendix tumours & anal cancer. We are also a centre for neuroendocrine tumours, retroperitoneal sarcoma & advanced pelvic malignancies (gynaecological & urological). CPOC hosts six registrars/ fellows with equal opportunities to engage with the unit’s activities with an expectation for the fellow to be first assistant/supervised surgeon in 50-70 complex & major cases during their fellowship year. The appointees will gain significant experience in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC), multivisceral resections, laparoscopic & robotic surgery. CPOC fellows will also be involved in CPOC research activities and in the unit’s surgical education activities. This will include faculty membership on The Christie Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Cadaveric Workshop & The Christie FRCS Part 2 course. Fellows will also have the opportunity to be mentored on the ESSO/PSOGI European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology Training Programme.
This fellowship is in colorectal, pelvic, and peritoneal tumour management. The successful candidate will gain experience in the management of primary and advanced colorectal cancer, recurrent colorectal cancer, anal cancer, pelvic oncology, and appendix tumours. This will place the successful candidate in an ideal position to pursue a consultant career in cancer surgery. These fellowship posts are designed for senior trainees who are within 12-months of or post CCT.
Fellowship Objectives
- Developing the knowledge and skills to perform and prepare for independent practice in the management of colorectal cancer and peritoneal disease.
- Developing leadership skills
- Working collaboratively with other specialties
- Improving skills in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy
- Inpatient management
- Delivery of surgical education
- An on-call commitment (Level 1b, EWTD compliant).
- Undertaking a research project
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
- Teaching and educational activities.
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
There are currently 25 Consultant Surgeons with variable sessional commitments. The group comprises:
Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre
Professor ST O'Dwyer Mr MS Wilson Professor AG Renehan Mr C Selvasekar Professor O Aziz
Mr Hamish Clouston
Mr Jonathan Wild Ms Rebecca Fish Mr Paul Sutton
Mr Rahul Deshpande
Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon
Professor of Cancer Studies, University of Manchester Colorectal Surgeon, Associate Medical Director Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Lead for PTS
Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Lead for Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon Colorectal Surgeon
Upper GI, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Central Manchester
Urology/Pelvic Surgical Oncology
Professor NW Clarke MrV A Ramani
Mr M Lau
Mr VJ Sangar Mr A Parnham Mr J Oates
Mr A Gulamhusein
Gynaecological Surgical Oncology
Mr R Slade Mr M Smith
Mr B Winter-Roach Miss E Myriokefalitaki Ms B DeCruze
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Mr D Mowatt Mr O Oudit Mr D Koustic
Duration and Monitoring of the Programme
This fellowship is for 12 months. The next available post is due to commence in October 2023. Those wishing to apply for fellowships after this date are encouraged to submit an application and state the date from which they wish to be considered. The post is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX. The post-holder will be allocated an Assigned Educational Supervisor for the year.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The Christie Leader
We have a set of leadership values for our Trust leaders, consisting of;
- Is patient and staff focused
- Creates an inclusive team environment and leads with care and compassion
- Empowers and coaches individuals and teams
- Is a good communicator-listens and shares Information and gives regular feedback
- Takes responsibility for improving quality and learning and supports Research
- Sets a clear vision/purpose for the team
- Collaborates and connects with others
- Is a strong and fair decision maker
- Supports career development and discusses performance
- Role models the Christie Commitment principles and behaviours
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential for the post
Desirable for the post
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
1. ATTAINMENTS Educational
Medical Degree
AF
Qualifications
Full registration with GMC MRCS (or equivalent)
CCT or Within six months to CCT
FRCS (Gen Surg) or its
equivalent
AF
Professional Qualifications
GMC registration
CE
2. TRAINING
Completed FY2
3. EXPERIENCE Job Specific
Satisfactory training record or satisfactory ARCP
Completion of higher
surgical training Experience of MDT
AF/1/R
Management/ Audit
Demonstrates understanding
of the importance of audit and research.
Evidence of active
participation in clinical research/ audit
AF/I
4. TEACHING
Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education
Interest in teaching non- medical staff
5. PERSONAL SKILLS
Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community
Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
Higher degree in allied subjects (MD or medical education or management qualifications)
Recognition of the importance of MDT processes and engagement with multispecialty working .
Empathy with patients and carers involved in tertiary treatments and understanding of their special needs.
AF/1/R
Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals)
Commitment to research
Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in complex colorectal surgery
Evidence of being a good
team member
6. CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile
Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:
AF - Application Form
I - Interview R - References
CE - Certification Evidence
