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

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Clinical Fellow Higher in Hepatobiliary Surgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The role involves providing senior surgical cover and engaging in research opportunities. Essential qualifications include MBBS and MRCS, with a strong emphasis on surgical skills and patient care. This position offers excellent training in HPB surgery and is crucial for those aspiring to develop expertise in this specialty.

Qualifications

• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures.
• Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior surgical cover for HPB patients in operating theatres and outpatient clinics.
• Join a team of SCFs and HPB Specialty Trainees.
• Engage in research projects leading to publications.

Skills

Basic surgical skills

Patient care

Pre-operative and post-operative management

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

MRCS or equivalent qualification

Completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent

Completion of Specialty Registrar in General Surgery or equivalent training up to ST6 level

Job description

Overview

Job summary: 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

• The successful candidate will 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.
• There will not be a commitment to General Surgery or Transplant Surgery on-calls.
• The successful candidate will join a team of SCFs and HPB Specialty Trainees. The appointee is expected to carry out a degree of clinical work independently.
• We have an excellent track record of providing sub-specialty training in HPB surgery including complex HPB resectional surgery. There will be ample opportunities to be engaged in research projects leading to publications.

Essential qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCS or equivalent qualification
• General Medical Council on commencement (required) point if on application
• Completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent
• Completion of Specialty Registrar in General Surgery or equivalent training up to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Basic surgical skills and patient care
• Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients

Desirable qualifications

• ATLS Course
• CCrISP
• Academic Achievements: Distinctions, Prizes, Awards
• Presentations/Publications
• Experience of HPB Surgery
• Completion of Specialty Registrar training in the UK or equivalent with CCT
• Ability to undertake research projects and audit
• Interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility

Person Specification

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCS or equivalent qualification
• General Medical Council on commencement (required) point if on application
• Completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent
• Completion of Specialty Registrar in General Surgery or equivalent training up to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Basic surgical skills and patient care
• Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ