Job Description

Applications are welcomed for x3 12 month senior fellowship posts commencing in August 2025, October 2025 and October 2026 at the Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre (CPOC), based at The Christie NHS FT, Manchester - UK Europe's largest single site cancer hospital.

We are looking to recruit fellows for three upcoming post:

CPOC fellowship in Advanced Colorectal Cancer and Peritoneal Surface Malignancy - commencing in August 2025

RCS/ACPGBI Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Fellowship - commencing in October 2025

RCS/ACPGBI Advanced Pelvic Malignancy Fellowship - commencing in October 2026



This surgical oncology fellowship aims to provide an opportunity to develop consultant-level decision-making and gain significant hands-on experience in the management of advanced rectal cancer (TME, beyond TME, and recurrent cancer), advanced colorectal cancer, appendix tumours, and anal cancer. We are also a centre for neuroendocrine tumours, retroperitoneal sarcoma, and advanced pelvic malignancies (gynaecological and urological). Over 350 major and complex surgical resections are performed at the unit each year. 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 and major



cases during their fellowship year. The appointees will gain significant experience in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC), multivisceral resections, laparoscopic, and 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 and 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.

F e ll o w s h i p O bj e c t i v e s



D e v e l o p i n g t h e k n o wl e d g e a n d sk il l s to p e r f o r m a n d p r e pa r e f o r i n d e p e n d e n t p r a ct i c e i n t h e m a n a ge m en t o f c o l o r e c t a l c an c e r a n d pe ri t o n ea l d i s e a s e . D e v e l o p i n g l e a d e r s h i p sk ill s W o r k i n g c o ll a b o r a t i v e l y wi t h o t h e r s p e c i a l t i e s I m p r o v i n g sk ill s i n d i ag no s t i c a n d t h e r a p e u t i c c o l o no s c op y I npa t i e n t m a n a g e m e n t D e li v e r y o f su r g i c a l e d u c a t i o n A n o n - c a l l c o mmi t m e n t ( L e v e l 1 b , E W TD c o m p li a n t ) . U nde r t a k i n g a r e s ea r c h p r o j e ct P r e p a r a t i o n o f a b st r a cts a n d p a p e r s f o r p r e s e n t a t i o n a n d p u b li c a t i o n T ea c h i n g a n d e du c a t i o na l a ct i v i t i e s.

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

Job Planning



1AM I PM



Monday



Pelvic MDT Ward Round



Theatre



Theatre



I Tuesday



Thursday



PTS MDT/Anal MDT



Ward Round OPD



Admin/Theatre



Friday



NET MDT



Theatre/Surgical Education/Research



PTS Business meeting (monthly)



Pathology MDT (monthly)



Research Meeting (monthly)



I Wednesday



I PTS MDT/ Theatre I Endoscopy



I Theatre



I Clinical Research/Teaching



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