Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow in Upper GI Surgery

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

The Upper GI Clinical / Research Fellow will provide support to the Upper GI unit in the form of outpatient clinics, endoscopy and theatre sessions, in addition to ward cover and administrative duties attached to these clinical commitments. A rota for General Surgery On-Call is also included. On discussion with supervisors, the post may be combined with an MD degree undertaken through the division of cancer studies at King's College, London over a two-year period.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

The post holder will, along with other junior colleagues be responsible for:

a. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

b. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Proposed timetable

The exact time table would be determined after discussion with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead with consideration to the educational needs of the post holder along with those of other junior surgical colleagues. However broadly speaking it would involve the following:

a. Participation in Consultant led ward rounds.

b. Participation in benign and malignant out-patient clinics

c. Theatre sessions

d. Involvement in Upper GI MDT

e. Provision of care for regional Upper GI emergencies

f. Research activities as discussed with supervisors

On call commitment:

The post holder will be on the General Surgical On call rota.

Research:

The unit is very active in clinical research and collaborates with many partners both within King's College London and internationally. Clinical Research undertaken as part of the Trust research strategy will be encouraged and able facilities for research exist. There is a successful track record of successful clinical research MD projects within the unit.

About us

Our Trust values

Our Trust values define who we are as an organisation and help shape our culture. They guide our behaviours, actions and interactions, underpinning how we work every day.

Shaped by the input of almost 1,800 colleagues from a wide range of roles and services, these values reflect both our organisation and the world we work in. They express who we are and what we strive to be, now and in the future.

Whether you work at Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital, in our off-site offices, or in our community services in Lambeth or Southwark, these values are for all of us.

The values were launched in 2024, alongside our Trust strategy. The strategy sets out what we will do, the values are the how we will do it.

Caring - we put patients first

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience p.a excl LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4956

Job locations

St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SW1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description also you can email Professor Davies who will be able to assist further with applications questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description also you can email Professor Davies who will be able to assist further with applications questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCS

Desirable

  • Other relevant academic qualifications e.g BSc / MSc

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery (ST3+)
  • Participation in On Call rotas at Registrar level

Desirable

  • Experience of Minimally Invasive UGI surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
  • A team based approach to care and service management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives.

Desirable

  • IT skills with Word and Excel

Research:

Essential

  • An ability to initiate, pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research

Desirable

  • A track record of working with clinical databases
  • Exposure to writing papers and poster presentations
  • GCP certification

Teaching

Essential

  • An ability to teach undergraduate students or other junior doctors.

Desirable

  • Certificate of medical education

Good Medical Practice

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical and Surgical Practice set out by the GMC.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCS

Desirable

  • Other relevant academic qualifications e.g BSc / MSc

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery (ST3+)
  • Participation in On Call rotas at Registrar level

Desirable

  • Experience of Minimally Invasive UGI surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
  • A team based approach to care and service management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives.

Desirable

  • IT skills with Word and Excel

Research:

Essential

  • An ability to initiate, pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research

Desirable

  • A track record of working with clinical databases
  • Exposure to writing papers and poster presentations
  • GCP certification

Teaching

Essential

  • An ability to teach undergraduate students or other junior doctors.

Desirable

  • Certificate of medical education

Good Medical Practice

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical and Surgical Practice set out by the GMC.

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SW1 7EH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SW1 7EH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Surgeon

Professor Andrew Davies

andrew.davies57@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience p.a excl LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4956

Job locations

St Thomas Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SW1 7EH


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