Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CLINICAL FELLOW/SPECIALIST REGISTRAR LEVEL IN ENDOCRINE SURGERY

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

A one year post in Endocrine Surgery is available at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford for a specialist register (ST5-8) The post is available for 1 year from July 2026

The post does include participation in the Emergency General Surgical Rota at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact Mr Radu Mihai Radu.Mihai@ouh.nhs.uk and Mr Shad Khan Shad.khan@ouh.nhs.uk Department of Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues. Suitably qualified job-share candidates will receive serious consideration

Main duties of the job

Outpatient clinics: Exposure to over 40-50 patients per week under the supervision of two Consultants and one Senior Fellow

Clinical assessment of neck lumps and decision about appropriate investigations

Understanding the metabolic tests for hypercalcaemia

Understanding the interpretation of biochemical tests for adrenal function

Demonstrating an understanding of radiological imaging (e.g. retrosternal goiters, localization of parathyroid adenoma, adrenal tumours)

Operating lists: Three operating lists (28 hours) per week with extensive exposure to thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery (total of 500 endocrine cases/year). Based on published national figures from BAETS audit this unit has the largest adrenal workload and one of the largest in thyroid/parathyroid surgery in the UK.

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.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SUWON-MS-7709279-S6

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached a detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the role of Clinical Fellow/ Specialist Registrar in Endocrine Surgery.

Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact Mr Radu Mihai Radu.Mihai@ouh.nhs.uk and Mr Shad Khan Shad.khan@ouh.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached a detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the role of Clinical Fellow/ Specialist Registrar in Endocrine Surgery.

Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact Mr Radu Mihai Radu.Mihai@ouh.nhs.uk and Mr Shad Khan Shad.khan@ouh.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS or equivalent

Professional training

Essential

  • SCF - In year ST 7-8 of General Surgical training or equivalent SpR - ST 5-8

Work experience

Essential

  • Hospital appointment at SpR level or equivalent

Work experience

Essential

  • General training in General Surgery and Emergency/Trauma Surgery. General training in minimally invasive surgery.
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Skills

Desirable

  • Advanced training in Emergency General and Trauma Surgery
  • Advanced training in minimally invasive surgery
  • Previous experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS or equivalent

Professional training

Essential

  • SCF - In year ST 7-8 of General Surgical training or equivalent SpR - ST 5-8

Work experience

Essential

  • Hospital appointment at SpR level or equivalent

Work experience

Essential

  • General training in General Surgery and Emergency/Trauma Surgery. General training in minimally invasive surgery.
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Skills

Desirable

  • Advanced training in Emergency General and Trauma Surgery
  • Advanced training in minimally invasive surgery
  • Previous experience in thyroid and parathyroid 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Endocrine Surgeon and Clinical Lead

Shad Khan

Shad.khan@ouh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SUWON-MS-7709279-S6

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE


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