Job summary
A Senior Clinical Fellow is sought to work as part of the specialist Upper GI Surgery team at Imperial College NHS Trust starting in October 2025. The successful candidate will be a senior registrar equivalent with significant experience in Upper GI Surgery looking to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area. The candidate must have achieved, or be working towards their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent. Working as part of the regional cancer centre for North West London at Hammersmith Hospital, West London, the post-holder will work with senior consultant colleagues to deliver excellent care for our patients.
The Upper GI surgical service moved to the Hammersmith (HH) site in March 2019. It is the regional upper GI cancer unit for north-west London and parts of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and offers a range of routine and highly specialised surgical procedures, including:
o Specialist oesophago-gastric cancer (open and minimally invasive)
o Specialist laparoscopic services for benign upper gastrointestinal surgery, including reflux disease, achalesia and other motility disorders
o Redo and reconstructive gastric surgery for benign disease
There are strong links with a vibrant gastro-intestinal physician unit which is the network centre for the management of early cancers, with excellent diagnostic and radiological input in a multi-professional setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
The post holder will contribute to the General Surgery oncall at St Mary's Hospital.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
Key stakeholders
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
1. Key areas of responsibilities
- 1:x SMH on call rota.
- General & Upper GI surgery outpatient clinics
- Theatres
- Referral triaging
- Ward rounds
- MDT
Below is an outline timetable.
AM
PM
Mon
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
HH UGI clinic
Tues
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
Wed
UGI Ward Round
HH UGI Clinic
HH Theatre (alternate weeks)
Admin
HH Theatre (alternate weeks)
Thurs
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
Fri
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
Regular meetings: Monthly committee meetings, monthly operational meeting, ad hoc meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is intended to work at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. A pay banding supplement is payable for participation in the on-call rota at middle grade level.
Key stakeholders
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
1. Key areas of responsibilities
- 1:x SMH on call rota.
- General & Upper GI surgery outpatient clinics
- Theatres
- Referral triaging
- Ward rounds
- MDT
Below is an outline timetable.
AM
PM
Mon
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
HH UGI clinic
Tues
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
Wed
UGI Ward Round
HH UGI Clinic
HH Theatre (alternate weeks)
Admin
HH Theatre (alternate weeks)
Thurs
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
Fri
UGI Ward Round
HH Theatres
HH Theatres
Regular meetings: Monthly committee meetings, monthly operational meeting, ad hoc meetings.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Working towards completion of CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher scholarships
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Working towards completion of CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher scholarships
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).
