Colorectal Robotic Fellow

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Sunderland Royal Hospital started its Laparoscopic colorectal service for the North East of England in 2007 and a Robotic colorectal service in 2015. The Colorectal unit now provides Colorectal cancer resection,benign colorectal resections, IBD services, full Pelvic floor service, perianal and complex trans anal surgery , Laparoscopic chernia surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction & re-do surgery. The service has expanded each year with increasing referrals and high volume procedures are performed every year with excellent outcomes.

This post provides a structured educational and surgical experience within a busy colorectal surgical unit with specialist interest in robotic colorectal cancer, IBD, pelvic floor surgery. It is aimed at surgical trainees post-CCT award who wish to practice colorectal surgery.

The successful Fellow will integrate into the team and receive hands‑on training in robotic/laparoscopic colorectal surgery. They will be expected to participate in clinics, MDT, on call, ward work and audit/teaching activities during their attachment. The Fellow will be expected to be part of teaching in NSTC cadaveric lab in Newcastle. Paper presentations and publications are actively encouraged during attachment.

The Trust is advertising for one 6‑month fixed term post commencing 1 April 2026.

The post holder is expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, should be at the level of CCT and demonstrate competence at the level of a trained Lower GI Surgeon.

The applicant must be competent to participate in a General Surgical on call rota at registrar level and have experience of work at this level (or demonstrable competence) is expected. Any applicant who is unable to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post and modification of the role would be discussed with consultant colleagues.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If

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PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with other members of the Lower GI team to deliver patient care including inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, in addition to participating with the General Surgical on call service.

The post holder is expected to possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and demonstrate competence at the level of a Lower GI Surgeon.

The successful applicant will take part in an emergency full shift rota pattern of 1 in 9 with other General Surgical Registrars supported at all times by FY1 and FY2‑CT2 support. The on call periods run Monday to…