Job summary
Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a senior clinical research fellow in Upper GI surgery, to be based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool. The successful applicant is required for a 12-month fixed term contract with a possible extension to 24 months. The supra-regional Upper GI Surgical service is one of the largest oesophago-gastric cancer units in the country. We also provide cover for complex oesophago-gastric trauma and emergencies. The Unit comprises five Consultant Surgeons and undertakes in excess of 200 complex oesophago-gastric procedures annually. We cover a population of over 1.5 million in the North West of England, and the Isle of Man, and also receive quaternary referrals from North Wales
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individual to apply for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery. This is a post based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site. The successful candidate will have clinical duties in the Directorate of General Surgery at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital site (RLUH) and Broadgreen Hospital site (BGH). This post is to support the centralised Upper GI surgical service at RLUH as well as contribute to elective General Surgery, including Day Case Surgery, on the BGH site. The new post holder will get exposure to major oesophago-gastric resections for malignant disease as well as complex benign foregut cases and emergency surgery. Potential applicants should have some previous clinical exposure to Upper GI Surgery and be at ST6 or above level. Given the tertiary nature of much of the unit's work, a post-CCT or an experienced senior surgical trainee are likely to get the most benefit from the Fellowship.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post may be more suitable to a Post CCT trainee or an experienced surgical trainee.
In addition, a minimally invasive Robotic programme is being established, and two consultants are undertaking benign and cancer work robotically as well as laparoscopically. The department works within a JAG accredited endoscopy unit and training, or service can be provided to the candidate depending on their level of experience. It will be encouraged that the appointed fellow develops advanced skills in endoscopy as opportunities are fantastic.
LUHFT Upper GI department actively participate in research and currently a PhD Fellow is involved in translational research. The candidate will be encouraged to participate in research and actively run weekly research/teaching meetings. Fellow is expected to publish research work in peerreviewed journal during the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post may be more suitable to a Post CCT trainee or an experienced surgical trainee.
In addition, a minimally invasive Robotic programme is being established, and two consultants are undertaking benign and cancer work robotically as well as laparoscopically. The department works within a JAG accredited endoscopy unit and training, or service can be provided to the candidate depending on their level of experience. It will be encouraged that the appointed fellow develops advanced skills in endoscopy as opportunities are fantastic.
LUHFT Upper GI department actively participate in research and currently a PhD Fellow is involved in translational research. The candidate will be encouraged to participate in research and actively run weekly research/teaching meetings. Fellow is expected to publish research work in peerreviewed journal during the post.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS and ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB/MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Has MRCS
- Has FRCS or equivalent
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of Core surgical training or equivalent
- Previous experience in Upper GI Surgery at ST6+ level
Desirable
- Presentations at national or international level
- First author publications in Pubmed cited journals
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to applying knowledge to clinical practice
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS and ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB/MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Has MRCS
- Has FRCS or equivalent
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of Core surgical training or equivalent
- Previous experience in Upper GI Surgery at ST6+ level
Desirable
- Presentations at national or international level
- First author publications in Pubmed cited journals
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to applying knowledge to clinical practice
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Understands the basic principles of audit
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.
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.
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).
