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Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior) in Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge

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GBP 37,000 - 57,000

Full time

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Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Cambridge seeks a Clinical Fellow Higher in Hepatobiliary Surgery. The role involves providing senior surgical cover, engaging in complex surgeries, and offers exceptional sub-specialty training. Applicants must hold a GMC Licence and demonstrate strong English communication skills. This position is available from February 2026 to February 2027.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the Job Description.
  • Full Registration with the GMC is essential at commencement.
  • Non-UK applicants must possess IELTS/OET before obtaining a GMC licence.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior surgical cover for HPB patients including attending operating theatres.
  • Join a team of SCFs and HPB Specialty Trainees and carry out clinical work independently.
  • Engage in opportunities for sub-specialty training in HPB surgery.

Skills

Demonstrable English communication skills
Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Job description
Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+/Senior) in Hepatobiliary (HPB) Surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is available from 04 February 2026 to 02 February 2027.

The Cambridge HPB Surgical Unit is the centralised regional HPB referral centre for East Anglia covering a population of 2.5 million. Our unit is one of the largest in the UK in terms of clinical volumes (8 Consultant HPB surgeons, >120 liver resections, >100 pancreatic resections annually), with excellent surgical outcomes. The post offers excellent sub-specialty training in HPB surgery.

Responsibilities
  • Provide senior surgical cover for HPB patients including attending operating theatres, outpatient clinics, HPB MDT meetings, and covering the on-call rota for HPB surgery.
  • Note that there will not be a commitment to General Surgery or Transplant Surgery on-calls.
  • Join a team of SCFs and HPB Specialty Trainees and carry out a degree of clinical work independently.
  • Engage in opportunities for sub-specialty training in HPB surgery, including complex HPB resectional surgery.
  • Engage in research projects leading to publications where possible.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • The applicants must meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description.
  • Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council is essential at commencement. Please outline your current GMC status in your application.
  • Demonstrable English communication skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) as per GMC Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess IELTS/OET before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
  • Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
  • For skilled worker applicants entering the UK, a criminal record certificate is required from every country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years; adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
  • Note: Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition is not provided for these posts.
Additional Information
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details on main responsibilities and duties for this post.
  • This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.
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