Job summary
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SURGERY
Applications are invited for the full time post of post CCT Clinical fellow in Upper GI Surgery based within the Division of Surgery at University
The post will be due to start in April 2026. We are one of the UK's leading Upper GI centres with aninternational reputation for healthcare research.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or equivalent and have obtained their CCT or equivalent Applications from candidates who,for personal reasons, are unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for this post.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to support the delivery of both the Upper GI Cancer Network service and also the specialist benign OG service. You will be joining a team lead by five Consultant oesophago-gastric surgeons who have a strong team-based approach to patient care. It is expected thatthe successful appointee will have a particular interest in continuing to train in cancer surgery and minimally invasive oesophagectomy . The postholderwill also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within theDivision and Trust.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description please refer to the Job Description document attached. Thank you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description please refer to the Job Description document attached. Thank you.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical Oesophago-Gastric Surgery as a senior trainee
- Experience in audit and research
- Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to Oesophago-Gastric Surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate affectively, both in writing and verbally
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Ability to manage time, take initiative and ser own goals
Desirable
- Ability to undertake independent open oesophago-gastric surgical practice
- Have developing experience in laparoscopic oesophago-gastric surgery
- Be a JAG approved (or equivalent) upper gastrointestinal endoscopist (Not necessarily interventional)
Behavious and Values
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical Oesophago-Gastric Surgery as a senior trainee
- Experience in audit and research
- Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to Oesophago-Gastric Surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate affectively, both in writing and verbally
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Ability to manage time, take initiative and ser own goals
Desirable
- Ability to undertake independent open oesophago-gastric surgical practice
- Have developing experience in laparoscopic oesophago-gastric surgery
- Be a JAG approved (or equivalent) upper gastrointestinal endoscopist (Not necessarily interventional)
Behavious and Values
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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 Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
