Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI (Oesophagogastric) Surgery
A whole-time post as Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI (Oesophagogastric) Surgery is available from April 2026 for one year at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is ideally suited to an individual who has completed General Surgical Training and who would benefit from a period of Specialist UGI training prior to consultant appointment.
The Oesophagogastric Unit carries out 120-140 resections for malignancy each year, serving a population of 2.5 million. The Unit also has a busy programme in surgery for benign oesophageal disease.
This is a replacement post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
The post holder's duties will be primarily be based at the Churchill and John Radcliffe Hospitals, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust. The post-holder will work predominantly on the Oesophagogastric steam undertaking Theatre lists, Clinics and Endoscopy.
The post-holder will also be involved in the provision of out of hours specialist cover for Oesophagogastric patients and week-end ward cover under the supervision of one of the six consultants.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the daily care of Oesophagogastric inpatients and will be expected to lead the team of junior staff on the UGI Unit, particularly in the allocation of staff to ward work, theatre sessions and outpatient clinics.
Teaching/research:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. Opportunities to further develop formal teaching skills are provided and encouraged. There will also be ample opportunity for the post holder to be involved in research. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training, research and audit will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, Health Authorities, and external accrediting bodies. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for organising the monthly Morbidity & Mortality meeting and will actively participate in entry of data into National Databases, such as NOGCA and CODA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the daily care of Oesophagogastric inpatients and will be expected to lead the team of junior staff on the UGI Unit, particularly in the allocation of staff to ward work, theatre sessions and outpatient clinics.
Teaching/research:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. Opportunities to further develop formal teaching skills are provided and encouraged. There will also be ample opportunity for the post holder to be involved in research. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training, research and audit will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, Health Authorities, and external accrediting bodies. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for organising the monthly Morbidity & Mortality meeting and will actively participate in entry of data into National Databases, such as NOGCA and CODA.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Hospital appointment at SpR level or equivalent
- Evidence of training in advanced laparoscopic & oesophagogastric surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Skills
- Ability to perform diagnostic OGD independently
Desirable
- Advanced training in Emergency General and Trauma Surgery.
- Training in Oesophageal Surgery
- Ability to perform OGD & dilatation
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide clinical leadership of junior staff on the UGI ward.
- Ability to organise own self and team of junior colleagues efficiently
- Computing skills: ability to use standard programmes
- Excellent personal and interpersonal skills
- Excellent spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of clinical audit
- Interest in research with academic presentations / publications.
Desirable
- Formal management / leadership training
- Formal training in teaching skills
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- Successful completion of General Surgical training at registrar level in General Surgery, UGI and Emergency/Trauma Surgery
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Hospital appointment at SpR level or equivalent
- Evidence of training in advanced laparoscopic & oesophagogastric surgery
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Skills
- Ability to perform diagnostic OGD independently
Desirable
- Advanced training in Emergency General and Trauma Surgery.
- Training in Oesophageal Surgery
- Ability to perform OGD & dilatation
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide clinical leadership of junior staff on the UGI ward.
- Ability to organise own self and team of junior colleagues efficiently
- Computing skills: ability to use standard programmes
- Excellent personal and interpersonal skills
- Excellent spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of clinical audit
- Interest in research with academic presentations / publications.
Desirable
- Formal management / leadership training
- Formal training in teaching skills
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- Successful completion of General Surgical training at registrar level in General Surgery, UGI and Emergency/Trauma Surgery
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).
