Trust Doctor StR Higher with special interest in IBD

Trust Doctor StR Higher with special interest in IBD

We are looking to appoint a Trust Doctor StR Higher with special interest in IBD within the Department of Colorectal surgery with an emphasis on the surgical management of Inflammatory bowel disease at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Hospital, Devon. This post is intended for surgeons who are towards the end of their specialist training (ST6 or above), either seeking employment as a consultant or who wish to further their clinical experience before taking up an appointment to a consultant position. This is a full-time, 12‑month, fixed‑term post, available to commence from January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the theatre and ward care of lower GI and emergency surgery patients.
• Participate in the middle grade on‑call rota.
• Liaise with junior trainees to ensure appropriate pre‑operative work‑up including imaging.
• Attend regular operating sessions of the clinical team to assist with major surgery and develop skills of increasing complexity under the close supervision of the Consultant.
• Assist with regular outpatient clinics under the Consultant\’s guidance.
• Undertake administrative duties including dictation of discharge summaries, operating notes, outpatient clinic letters and other relevant clinical correspondence.
• Perform duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Consultants.
• Contribute to the teaching of medical students and junior trainees.
• Contribute to rota management of the junior doctors.

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor – other
Salary: £73,992 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 216-G3-COL7569838
Job location: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Person Specification

• Essential: MRCS qualification, ST6 or above, experience in lower GI/elective colorectal surgery.
• Desirable: FRCS, ATLS knowledge, experience in endoscopic IBD management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer Details

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/