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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

The closing date is 31 October 2025

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Job summary

We are delighted to announce the further recruitment to our highly competitive General Surgery Clinical Fellow programme.

After the successful delivery of this programme over the last 3 years specifically designed to develop trainees ability to progress into training programmes, we are looking to appoint the next cohort of full time Clinical Fellows (CFs) to start in August 2025 on an initial 12-month contract.

Applicants are expected to have a major interest in a career in General Surgery. MRCS or equivalent is not essential but desirable and basic clinical surgical skills (FY2 or equivalent) should be demonstrated. We would expect the successful applicant to be able to perform at the level expected of a Day 1 Core Surgical Trainee.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be eligible to work in the UK.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Main duties of the job

The post potentially offers wide experience and training in all aspects ofGeneralSurgery.The postholderwill work witha team of12experiencedConsultant Surgeons supported by ateam of 10 registrars, 3SHOs and 7 FY1s. Depending on theapplicant'sarea of interest there may be opportunity to gain specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal or upper GI surgery.

The duties of thepost include:

  • Out-patient clinics - managing new and follow up patients independently, under supervision and teaching asrequired

  • Operating - independently, under supervision,assistingand training asappropriate.

  • Attendance at and participation in MDTmeetings

  • Daily ward rounds

  • Supervision of junior surgical staff.

  • Active participation in clinical audit,governanceand research.

  • Teaching of medical students and surgical trainees

  • Pre and post operative care of admissions

  • Participation in middle grade on call rota(currently working a 1 in 10rota but subject to change).

Other Duties

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken. Other duties may need to be carried out in consultation with clinical colleagues and the designated Consultant.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3759

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Experience of working as an SpR in general Surgery
  • Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • Middle grade general surgical on call experience
  • Minimum 4 months NHS Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in other surgical specialities
  • NHS Clinical Attachment

Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Accepts responsibility and offers leadership
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical, scientific approach
  • Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co-ordination

Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
  • Understand the principles of clinical audit
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Desirable

  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical or surgical specialities

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
  • Time management skills
  • Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Experience of working as an SpR in general Surgery
  • Trained in laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • Middle grade general surgical on call experience
  • Minimum 4 months NHS Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in other surgical specialities
  • NHS Clinical Attachment

Clinical Skills and Technical Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Accepts responsibility and offers leadership
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical, scientific approach
  • Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co-ordination

Ability and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
  • Understand the principles of clinical audit
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Desirable

  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness of other medical or surgical specialities

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
  • Time management skills
  • Familiar with NHS clinical governance and resource constraints

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Speciality Doctor

Mr Mohamed Assal

mohamed.assal@nhs.net

03000196542

Details

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3759

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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