University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Clinical Fellow ST 3-8 Hepatobiliary Surgery

The closing date is 30 January 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Hepatobiliary Surgery based within the Division of Surgery at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

We are one of the UK's leading HPB centres with an international reputation for healthcare research. You will be joining a team led by 6 Consultant Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgeons, who have a strong team-based approach to patient care.

Please note late applications will not be considered and that this advert might close earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the successful appointee will have spent time training as a General Surgeon to the level of ST3 Speciality Trainee.

The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and Trust.

You will find a more in-depth list of this role duties in the Job Description document attached.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S0665-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS1 2LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more in-depth description of this role please see the attached Job Description document.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made contacting Mr James Skipworth (Consultant Surgeon) via is PA Nicola Holmes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more in-depth description of this role please see the attached Job Description document.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made contacting Mr James Skipworth (Consultant Surgeon) via is PA Nicola Holmes.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • SpR level experience in General Surgery
  • Experience in SpR level in Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Experience in Audit
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

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 team, take initiative and set own goals

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • MRCS or equivalent
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • SpR level experience in General Surgery
  • Experience in SpR level in Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Experience in Audit
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

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 team, take initiative and set own goals

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • MRCS or equivalent

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

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Personal Assistant.

Nicola Holmes

Nicola.Holmes@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173424094

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S0665-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS1 2LX


Supporting documents

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