Job summary
Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to advertise for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI surgery, to be based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool. The vacancy for the two posts will be required to be filled until the 3rd of February 2026.
The trust has a 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 includes five Consultant Surgeons and undertakes more than 200 complex Oesophago-gastric procedures annually. We cover a population of over 1.5 million in the Northwest of England, and the Isle of Man, and receive quaternary referrals from North Wales
Main duties of the job
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 post holder will get exposure to major Oesophago-gastric resections for malignant disease as well as complex benign foregut cases and emergency surgery.
In addition, a minimally invasive Robotic programme is being established, and two consultants are undertaking benign, and cancer work robotically as well as laparoscopically. We work within a JAG accredited endoscopy unit; training or service can be provided to the candidate depending on level of experience. It will be encouraged that the appointed fellow develops advanced skills in endoscopy as opportunities are fantastic.
The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the unit's clinical work including clinics, operating sessions, Multi-Disciplinary Meetings and ward rounds. The successful candidate will also have to contribute to the emergency general surgical workload of the team. The post would be ideally suited to a senior fellow looking to gain specialist Upper GI surgery experience along with emergency surgery to consolidate their experience before taking up a consultant post.
LUHFT Upper GI department supported by two Specialist Trainees from North-west Mersey Deanery, two core trainees, one teaching fellow, one trust SHO and six Foundation year doctors.
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
Applications are invited from suitably qualified post FRCS individual or those working towards 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 previous clinical exposure to Upper GI Surgery and be at ST7 or above level. Given the tertiary nature of much of the units work, a post-CCT or an experienced senior surgical trainee are likely to get the most benefit from this post.
Please see Job Description for full details of post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited from suitably qualified post FRCS individual or those working towards 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 previous clinical exposure to Upper GI Surgery and be at ST7 or above level. Given the tertiary nature of much of the units work, a post-CCT or an experienced senior surgical trainee are likely to get the most benefit from this post.
Please see Job Description for full details of post.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS and ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB/MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Has MRCS
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS and ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB/MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Has MRCS
- Eligible for registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
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
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).
