Clinical Fellow, General Surgery (ST3+): Training & SDEC

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a General Surgery Clinical Fellow at ST3+ level for Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare. This two-year fixed-term post supports preparation for formal surgical training and provides strong clinical exposure with supervision.

The role offers a structured training environment within a large NHS trust, with opportunities for teaching, audit and governance activities, while accommodating flexible working to suit the department’s plans.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration.
• Evidence of Foundation training experience.
• NHS experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in surgery.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of emergency and elective general surgical services
• Participate in the General Surgery on-call rota (1:9 full-shift pattern, including non-resident night shifts)
• Support Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways
• Participate in elective day‑case surgery (benign Upper GI and colorectal)
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Engage in teaching, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety

Education

Minimum CT2 equivalent surgical experience

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Part II MRCS

ATLS

Basic Surgical Skills Course

cCrISP Course

Train the trainers

FRCS

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a General Surgery Clinical Fellow at ST3+ level for Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare. This two-year fixed-term post supports preparation for formal surgical training and provides strong clinical exposure with supervision.

The role offers a structured training environment within a large NHS trust, with opportunities for teaching, audit and governance activities, while accommodating flexible working to suit the department’s plans.