Clinical Fellow in Benign Upper GI Surgery

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bristol seeks a Clinical Fellow in Benign Upper GI Surgery. This full-time role offers surgical trainees the chance to gain extensive clinical experience in general surgery, focusing on laparoscopic techniques. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional development, candidates will join a diverse team dedicated to providing excellent patient care. The position is for a minimum of 6 months, extendable to 12 months, with responsibilities including theatre attendance and supporting surgical services.

Qualifications

• Experience in general surgery as a core trainee.
• Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Attend theatres, outpatients, endoscopy lists, and on-call commitments.
• Support the delivery of the benign upper GI surgery service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

MBChB or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Benign Upper GI Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Main area Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Extendable to 12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-S7015-AFR

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £61,825 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/05/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

This full time post is aimed surgical trainees who have finished their core surgical training and want to spend time in gaining more clinical experience in general surgery and is for a minimum period of 6 months extendable to 12 months.

This post will provide benign upper GI surgery training (with an emphasis on laparoscopic surgery, including biliary surgery) to prepare the post holder for taking-up independent practice as a future consultant.

Main duties of the job

The trainee will be attached to the Oseaphagastric team and be responsible for attending theatres, outpatients, endoscopy lists and on call commitments. The primary function will be supporting the delivery of the benign upper GI surgery service.

This post will support the development of benign daycase operating at the newly built elective care centre in North Bristol.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, please download the Job Description document attached to this advert.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in general surgery as a core trainee
• Experience in audit and research
• Knowledge of clinical and basic sciences relevant to general surgery
• Knowledge of good clinical practice

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to undertake on call duties on a registrar rota
• Have developing experience in laparoscopic surgery
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work with Microsoft office
• Ability to manage time, take initiative and set own goals

Additional and Aptitudes

• Supportive
• Respectful

Qualifications and Training

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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IMPORTANT:

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.