Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery

The Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London seeks to appoint a Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery providing an outstanding opportunity to join a world-leading team whose interdisciplinary research ranks as one of the global premier academic departments of surgery., You will be expected to lead an academic programme in Colorectal Surgery. The programme would be aligned with the strategies of all three divisions within the Department of Surgery and Cancer., For more information, see About Imperial research | Research | Imperial College London The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College's care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. Animal research | Research | Imperial College London,

• Appropriate specialist qualification
• E.g. Member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health
• (MRCPCH) by examination or equivalent
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training), other specialist registration with GMC under equivalence rules and the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) would all be considered as appropriate for the position
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Note - the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration - CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Clinical specialty of colorectal cancer surgery
• The post-holder should hold the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Further Higher Degree - MD, PhD or equivalent in a relevant area, The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential.
• Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached job description.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration
• Appropriate specialist qualification
• E.g. Member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health
• (MRCPCH) by examination or equivalent
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training), other specialist registration with GMC under equivalence rules and the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) would all be considered as appropriate for the position
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
• Note - the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration - CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Clinical specialty of colorectal cancer surgery
• The post-holder should hold the membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Further Higher Degree - MD, PhD or equivalent in a relevant area, The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential.
• Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached job description.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.

You will be expected to demonstrate a developing international reputation in your field of research and an ability to attract funds to support this. Additionally, you will have a proven track-record in publishing, education, as well as a good reputation in provision of clinical service. You will be required to play an active role in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education in surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include development of the Colorectal service.,
• You will be expected to demonstrate a developing international reputation in your field of research and an ability to attract funds to support this. Additionally, you will have a proven track-record in publishing, education, as well as a good reputation in provision of clinical service. You will be required to play an active role in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education in surgery. Clinical responsibilities will include development of the Colorectal service.
  
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  Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.