Overview
The post will be ideal for a trainee at Core or Higher surgical training level wishing to undertake a higher degree (PhD). The post will be for 3 years, starting August 2026. The Department has a strong track record for completion of higher degrees. Full-time post at CT or ST level in general surgery for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The appointed candidate will be expected to provide support for a full range of emergency general surgery services and elective surgery at the level appointed to. Our busy on-call service is split between sub-specialist GI and HPB services, with a Surgical Triage Unit opened in 2015 delivering ambulatory emergency care. Nottingham has currently returned more entries to the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit than any other centre and is also a Major Trauma Unit. The Trust offers a full range of general surgery elective services in HPB, UGI and colorectal surgery along with transplant and endocrine. All services undertake elective and on-call cover.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for a full range of emergency general surgery services and elective surgery at the level appointed to.
- Support the busy on-call service split between sub-specialist GI and HPB services and participate in the Surgical Triage Unit model of ambulatory emergency care.
- Work within the Nottingham Colorectal Service, a large tertiary referral unit engaged in all aspects of colorectal surgery.
- Engage in academic activities as part of the role, including participating in undergraduate teaching and conducting service evaluation projects.
- Collaborate with an academic supervisor and register for a higher degree with the University of Nottingham (PhD/DM).
- Seek and participate in external funding applications where appropriate.
Qualifications and Opportunities
- Trainee at Core or Higher surgical training level.
- Interested in undertaking a higher degree (PhD/DM) with the University of Nottingham.
- Expected to participate in research, academic supervision, and project work as part of the role.
- Experience with general surgery, colorectal surgery, HPB/UGI services and perioperative care is desirable.
Application Details
The Nottingham Colorectal Service is a large tertiary referral unit engaged in all aspects of colorectal surgery. Applicants will be provided with an academic supervisor and will be expected to register for a higher degree with the University of Nottingham (PhD/DM). A number of projects are available to potential candidates with different supervisors. The Unit has a strong track record in surgical research, along with helping candidates complete higher degrees. This advert closes on Sunday 22 Mar 2026.
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