INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This is a 12-month fixed-term post for a Senior Clinical Fellow working within the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Department based at St Jamess University Hospital. The unit is a tertiary centre for referrals for oesophago-gastric cancer surgery as well as providing upper gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery services to Leeds. This post will be suitable for a trainee who is taking or who has just taken the UK CCST exams or international equivalent and will be for 12 months. Previous experience in Upper GI surgery is essential.
Given the tertiary nature of much of the unit's work, a post-CCT or an experienced senior surgical trainee are likely to get the most benefit from the Fellowship. The unit comprises six surgeons. All six surgeons undertake oesophago-gastric cancer resections, bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery and general surgery (e.g laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia surgery). There is training in laparoscopic and open oesophagectomy and gastrectomy and a robotic program started in 2022.
Cancer training is supplemented by broad training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery including bariatrics, anti-reflux and hiatal surgery. There is a JAG accredited endoscopy unit and training can be provided to the candidate depending on their level of experience and interests.
MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
The post-holder along with 2 other Speciality registrars will have access to 4.5 full day operating sessions per week in main theatre and day surgery lists, specialist multidisciplinary meetings, outpatient clinics and endoscopy lists. This post will be allocated to the Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery led by 5 Consultants.
The unit has expertise in the management of oesophagogastric cancer, complex benign upper GI disease, minimally invasive surgery and obesity surgery.
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