Job summary
Applications are invited for a fixed-term (12 months) Locally Employed Senior Clinical Fellowship in the Benign Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery at Royal Derby Hospitalstarting in August 2026
This post is a one-year fellowship designed to provide intensive training in advanced HPB surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
Applicants should be post CCT or equivalent or be within 12 months of completion of CTT.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
All applicants must have Full GMC Registration with License to Practice at the time of submitting your application.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a varied and busy department that will provide opportunity for training and development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain a good volume of training in HPB surgery as well as supporting the team acrossall areas of elective activity including day case, outpatients, endoscopy and ward rounds. They will be a senior member of team, providing leadership and support to the junior doctors.
They will be expected to be involved in teaching and training of undergraduates and post graduates.
There is opportunity to participate in the middle grade on call general surgical rota (1:17) - 50% slot.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical sessions included in this role
Outpatient clinics Theatre sessions Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required Ward rounds Research & Teaching
Please see job description and person specification for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical sessions included in this role
Outpatient clinics Theatre sessions Endoscopy, working towards JAG accreditation if required Ward rounds Research & Teaching
Please see job description and person specification for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Higher Degree (PhD or MD)
- Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships, presentations and publications
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration, with a licence to practice, at time of application
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Applicants should be post-CCT (General Surgery) or equivalent or be within 12-months of completion of CCT
- UK experience in General Surgery
- Relevant HPB clinical Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic UGI/HPB surgery
- Experience in Robotic Surgery
Teaching/Audit/Research
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience & feedback
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
- Evidence of research or participation in research.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Higher Degree (PhD or MD)
- Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships, presentations and publications
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration, with a licence to practice, at time of application
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Applicants should be post-CCT (General Surgery) or equivalent or be within 12-months of completion of CCT
- UK experience in General Surgery
- Relevant HPB clinical Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic UGI/HPB surgery
- Experience in Robotic Surgery
Teaching/Audit/Research
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience & feedback
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
- Evidence of research or participation in research.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT
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).
