Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Senior Clinical Fellow in UGI Surgery, for a fixed term period of 12 months starting in Spring 2026.
The UGI surgery unit at UCLH is a centralised unit for OG cancers in the North Central and North East Thames region. In addition to the surgery unit, there are strong and well established oncology and gastroenterology departments.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended to be a training clinical and leadership Fellowship for a Senior Upper GI post-CCT trainee with advanced OG and laparoscopic skills aiming for a career in OG cancer surgery. There is a sizeable volume of experience in benign and emergency OG surgery to be gained as well.
The post holder will be required to participate in the 1:4.5 consultant-level on-call Rota for OG surgery (likely to change to move to a 1 in 7 in-year). This is low-intensity and non-resident (apart from weekend ward rounds). No commitments will be expected for general surgery on-call.
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:
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 informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC by time of appointment (Spring 2026)
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General / OG surgery at ST8 level
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
- Worked in OG cancer surgery (2 years minimum)
- Endoscopy proficient
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- JAG
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons.
- Personal participation in audit
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing a fellowship post in UGI Surgery.
- Evidence of good team working
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment and interest in research and service improvement.
- Active interest in research and audit.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC by time of appointment (Spring 2026)
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General / OG surgery at ST8 level
- Advanced laparoscopic skills
- Worked in OG cancer surgery (2 years minimum)
- Endoscopy proficient
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree in research or teaching
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- JAG
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals, and to train junior surgeons.
- Personal participation in audit
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing a fellowship post in UGI Surgery.
- Evidence of good team working
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment and interest in research and service improvement.
- Active interest in research and 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).
