Clinical Fellow - General Surgery and Hepatobiliary

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals to join their surgical team, focusing on hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries. This role offers a unique opportunity for Junior or Senior Registrars to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will engage in complex surgical procedures, participate in clinical research, and contribute to the education of future medical professionals. With a commitment to patient care and professional development, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding within a supportive team structure.

Qualifications

• Must have MRCS or equivalent and GMC registration.
• Minimum 6 months experience in General Surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care under consultant supervision during ward rounds.
• Perform major resections appropriate to experience and case complexity.
• Contribute to teaching Medical Students and junior doctors.

Skills

Safe clinical practice

Teamwork ability

Organisation and prioritisation skills under pressure

Practical medical proficiency

Effective communication

Understanding multidisciplinary care

Specialty experience

Education

MRCS or equivalent

GMC registration

Basic Life Support

Minimum 6 months in General Surgery

CPD evidence

Academic distinctions

Advanced Life Support

NHS experience

Job description

Job summary

Available for August start.

To ensure optimal training exposure, we typically appoint fellows with experience in HPB and General Surgery. This position is suitable for individuals currently working as Junior or Senior Registrars, particularly at ST3/ST4 level, or those seeking a training number in general surgery.

A commitment to a clinical research project is a prerequisite for this role.

The hepatobiliary and colorectal units have developed expertise in managing complex liver surgeries and colorectal cancer. Patients are referred from across the UK and internationally for assessment and treatment.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide day-to-day inpatient care under the supervision of a consultant during ward rounds.
2. Perform or assist in major resections appropriate to experience and case complexity.
3. Participate in the on-call rota in General Surgery (1:12).
4. Learn laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and endoscopy.
5. Contribute to teaching Medical Students and junior doctors.
6. Participate in ongoing research programs.
7. Handle administrative responsibilities.
8. Attend weekly meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary team meetings. Participation in tutorials and postgraduate education is encouraged.

About us

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves approximately 570,000 residents in Hampshire and West Berkshire, providing a full range of district hospital services across multiple locations, including specialist services nationally.

Date posted: 02 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £49,909 to £61,825 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 251-MD25061

Location: BNHH, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

Job responsibilities

For detailed information, please see the attached Job Description document. For questions, contact us directly.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MRCS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Basic Life Support
• Minimum 6 months in General Surgery

Qualifications (Desirable)

• CPD evidence
• Academic distinctions
• Advanced Life Support
• NHS experience

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Safe clinical practice

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

• Specialty experience

Personal Skills (Essential)

• Teamwork ability
• Organisation and prioritisation skills under pressure
• Practical medical proficiency
• Effective communication
• Understanding multidisciplinary care

Additional requirements

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A DBS check will be required.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, BNHH, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

Website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/