Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Colorectal Surgery

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to continue the academic collaboration between Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Professor Gina Brown, Chair of Gastrointestinal Imaging at Imperial College London.

Available from 7 October 2026 , this post offers an ST3+ trainee the opportunity to undertake colorectal research whilst maintaining clinical and endoscopic skills within a busy colorectal unit. The successful candidate will work under the academic supervision of Professor Gina Brown and the clinical supervision of Mr Arnold Goede.

The post builds on the success of previous fellows who have supported NIHR studies, secured grant funding and presented research nationally and internationally. Fellows will contribute to colorectal imaging research and receive support from both the BHT Research & Innovation Department and the Imperial College GI Clinical Trials Team.

The role combines research, colorectal surgery, lower GI endoscopy, medical student teaching, cancer pathway clinics and Lynch Syndrome services. Clinical activity includes outpatient clinics, endoscopy, and laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery.

Applicants should have a strong interest in colorectal surgery and research, excellent communication skills and ideally hold JAG accreditation in lower GI endoscopy. The post is expected to contribute towards a higher degree and offers excellent academic and clinical development opportunities.

Main duties of the job
Please see attached JD for overall timetable,

On average, 40 PA per 4 weeks, 10 per week average, 6 DCC, 1.5 SPA, 1.5 Research, 1.0 Education

The job role is flexible and LGI FDS and Clinical Sessions can be arranged to optimise research time (within reason and with adequate notice). Sessions are annualised.

The endoscopy unit (based across two sites, Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville) is staffed by experienced gastroenterologists, colorectal and upper GI surgeons, and advanced nurse endoscopists. The Department has a reputation of providing excellent endoscopic training and a strong commitment to achieving JAG accreditation in our trainees.

About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities
The Colorectal Unit in Buckinghamshire Healthcare consists of five full time colorectal surgeons providing all aspects of elective colorectal specialisms, including colorectal and anal cancer surgery, with a very high proportion of these being performed laparoscopically, and since 2022 also robotically. Our colorectal cancer surgeons are amongst the highest volume surgeons in NBOCA, with excellent outcomes. We work closely with our Gastroenterologists in a well-functioning IBD MDT. Further services include colorectal Pelvic Floor Surgery (linked to St Marks Hospital Pelvic Floor MDT), surgery for Spinal Cord Injury patients on the National Spinal Injuries Unit, and a multi-speciality Complex Abdominal Wall Repair and Perineal Hernia MDT, alongside our Plastic Surgery Department. TAMIS for large rectal polyps and early rectal cancer is performed by Mr Goede and Mr El-Khani. This post is primarily with Mr Goede and Mr El-Khani and therefore mostly robotic, with significant laparoscopic and TAMIS work, and also includes spinal and pelvic floor speciality work.

Qualifications/Training
Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCS/FRCS
• ATLS
• Holds NTN in General Surgery ST3+

Experience
Essential

• Experience at ST3+ level of General Surgery
• Ability to manage surgical patients as the senior surgical opinion on site
• Clinical and technical skills appropriate to the grade ST3+
• Special Clinical interest in Colorectal Surgery
• Evidence of recent audit
• Good grasp of audit methodology, and practice of Clinical Governance
• Ability to conduct complex telephone consultations to high standard
• Accredited or close to (6 months) achieving accreditation in lower GI endoscopy (200 JETS recorded and signed off colonoscopy procedures)
• Ability to provide clinical education of surgical skills and patient management to undergraduate medical students
• Good grasp of clinical research, ethics, statistics and literature review, and ability to acquire these skills to high standard

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with a specialist surgical team
• Flexibility to cover for colleague's duties as and when required by the needs of the service
• Ability to lead/supervise more junior doctors
• Ability to organize self and team for daily clinical work
• Ability to use relevant IT systems
• Additional relevant skills and achievements to post
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
• Evidence of active / potential research project with proposals of R&I collaboration

Desirable

• Relevant publications an asset
• Management and leadership skills
• Communication skills training
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS

Other Requirements
Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• TPD approval for OOPR or Equivalent
• Academic supervisor support

Trust Values
Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).