Clinical Associate Professor in Colorectal Surgery

About the role:

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.

What you would be doing:

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.

What we are looking for:

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.

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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.

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.

Further Information

The job description for this position is currently with the Royal College of Surgeons for their review and approval.

This is a full‑time, open‑ended role and will hold an honorary consultant status with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor Amanda Cross, the Head of Section for Gastrointestinal Surgery at Imperial College London (amanda.cross@imperial.ac.uk).

For discussion of the clinical aspects of the post, please contact Mr George Reese, Clinical Director for General and Vascular Surgery at Imperial College Healthcare Trust (george.reese@nhs.net).

Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found on the Home Office website or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s  DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. 

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