We are pleased to offer a unique and high-quality
Post-CCT Fellowship in Robotic Colorectal Surgery at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This role offers exceptional robotic operating exposure within a high-volume colorectal unit and provides integrated experience in complex
gynaecological cancer surgery, working collaboratively with the Gynaecological Oncology team.
This post is ideally suited to newly accredited colorectal surgeons (CCT or equivalent) who wish to develop expertise in robotic surgery while participating in multidisciplinary pelvic oncology care in a leading NHS teaching hospital.
Over the past two years, the Trust has invested significantly in surgical robotics, acquiring
two CMR Surgical Versius platforms and an
Intuitive Da Vinci Xi system. Fellows will receive structured mentorship from accredited robotic consultants and take part in supervised console training, simulation-based learning, and high-volume operative experience.
Participate in consultant-supervised robotic colorectal operations including right and left-sided resections and TME.
Support complex pelvic oncology procedures with the Gynaecological Oncology team where required.
Assist in the delivery of lower GI endoscopy services (JAG accreditation desirable).
Contribute to departmental teaching, governance, audits, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Engage with medical students, foundation doctors, and surgical trainees in training and supervision activities.
Participate in departmental research or quality improvement projects where appropriate.
Maintain the highest standards of patient care and clinical professionalism.
Take part in clinical governance activities, including morbidity and mortality reviews.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Vanash Patel Job title: Colorectal and Robotic Service Lead Email address:
[email protected]
