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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one year fixed term appointment as a robotic exenteration fellow in open and robotic pelvic cancer surgery. Based in Chelsea the successful candidate will spend 4 months in each of three specialties – Urology, Colorectal and Gynae Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The fellow will have the opportunity to complete da Vinci robotic simulation training and formal wet lab ‘ console’ training courses. This role will allow the trainee to train in robotic and open radical cystectomy / prostatectomy, anterior / posterior / total pelvic exenteration and complex colorectal resections.

Fellows will participate in the surgical management of patients undergoing pelvic cancer surgery and collaborate with other members of the MDT in their peri-operative management. In addition, abundant research opportunities and mentorship will be available to the appointed candidate.

Applicants should have previous experience in higher surgical training with FRCS / FRCSOG or equivalent. All appointments are conditional on satisfactory medical screening.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The fellow will gain ample experience in performing Robotic prostatectomies, cystectomies, RPLNDs renal cases, hysterectomies, lymphadenectomies, radical hysterectomies, exenterative and reconstructive pelvic surgery, synchronous liver and colorectal resections, reconstructive among other procedures.

The fellow will be allowed to develop his or her area of interest. Fellows will also have the opportunity to work with other faculty members in the Departments of Gynaecologic Oncology, Urology, and Department of Colorectal Surgery.

The fellow will actively participate in the surgical management of patients on the Robotic Surgery Service, and collaborate with other members in the perioperative management of Robotic surgical patients.

The fellow will have access to the Robotic surgery simulator onsite, to further complement their educational experience. The fellow will also become very familiar with the DaVinci robot operating room setup, docking techniques, instruments, and troubleshooting approaches.

Fellows will have protected time for research, and have abundant research opportunities and mentorship. The fellow should expect to publish 2-3 publications by the end of the year, with emphasis on robotic surgery. The fellow will have the opportunity to attend and present his / her research at national and international meetings.

In addition to the technical aspects, the successful candidates will manage all aspects of complicated patients and actively partake in the MDT as appropriate.

There is also an expectation that the post holder participate in discussions with the Consultant group about performance, clinical system improvements, patient safety, education and training as well as day to day management issues.

Please see attached JD / PS for more details.

Person specification

Qualifications Higher Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or equivalent
• The candidate should have been accredited / have CCT or have completed four years of SpR training (candidates must bring their own NTN with them in this case).

Knowledge / Clinical Expertise in Specialty / Subspecialty

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Training Expected Management / Audit Experience

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Academic Achievements Research Publications

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Personal Skills

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The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.