Job summary
Are you a passionate and driven colorectal surgeon looking to elevate your expertise in complex Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) surgery? UCLH invites you to join our world-class Gastrointestinal Services Division as a Senior Clinical Fellow in IBD Surgery -- a unique 12 months post- ST6+ Registrar designed to provide immersive, advanced training at one of the UK's leading tertiary referral centres.
Main duties of the job
What Will You Gain? As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will: o Master advanced IBD surgical procedures including re-operative Crohn's resections, ileal pouch surgery, laparoscopic panproctocolectomy, intersphincteric dissection, and complex perianal Crohn's disease operations. o Develop expertise in IBD-specific endoscopic techniques. o Manage perioperative and long-term care of complex IBD patients. o Play a key role in multidisciplinary IBD team meetings, collaborating with gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nutrition specialists. o Participate in dedicated IBD outpatient clinics, inpatient management, and joint surgical clinics including transition and paediatric IBD services. o Complete an operative logbook featuring 80-100 major resections as primary or supervised operator. o Engage in quality improvement projects and cutting-edge clinical research with support for publication and conference attendance. o Contribute to the teaching and training of junior colleagues and allied health professionals. Who Are We Looking For? We welcome applicants are ST6+ with experience in General Surgery with a colorectal subspecialty or equivalent experience, and who hold full GMC registration by April 2026. You should demonstrate advanced laparoscopic skills, strong communication abilities, and an enthusiasm for multidisciplinary collaboration and teaching. An academic interest in IBD with research experience is highly desirable.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC by time of appointment (April 2026)
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of CCT in General Surgery (Colorectal subspecialty) or equivalent experience.
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
- Academic interest in IBD, with a track record of audit, research, or publication desirable.
Desirable
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons
- Personal participation in audit
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Reliable work record.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC by time of appointment (April 2026)
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Proven ability to carry out high quality original research leading to publication in peer reviewed MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of CCT in General Surgery (Colorectal subspecialty) or equivalent experience.
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
- Academic interest in IBD, with a track record of audit, research, or publication desirable.
Desirable
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons
- Personal participation in audit
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Reliable work record.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
