Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking Clinical Fellows for their General Surgery programme, starting in August 2025. This full-time role offers training under experienced consultant surgeons and covers a variety of surgical duties. Candidates should have basic clinical surgical skills and an interest in General Surgery. Registration with the General Medical Council is required. Applications are welcomed for this competitive programme.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated basic clinical surgical skills (FY2 or equivalent).
• Interest in a career in General Surgery.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and follow-up patients independently in outpatient clinics.
• Operate independently under supervision and assist junior staff.
• Attend and participate in MDT meetings.

Skills

Clinical surgical skills

Teamwork

Patient management

Education

MRCS or equivalent

Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Job description

We are delighted to announce the recruitment for our highly competitive General Surgery Clinical Fellow programme.

After successfully delivering this programme over the last 3 years, designed to develop trainees' ability to progress into training programmes, we are looking to appoint the next cohort of full-time Clinical Fellows (CFs) to start in August 2025 on an initial 12-month contract.

Applicants should have a major interest in a career in General Surgery. MRCS or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Basic clinical surgical skills (FY2 or equivalent) should be demonstrated. The successful applicant is expected to perform at the level of a Day 1 Core Surgical Trainee.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and eligible to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The post offers wide experience and training in all aspects of General Surgery. The post holder will work with a team of 12 Consultant Surgeons, supported by 10 registrars, 3 SHOs, and 7 FY1s. Depending on the applicant's interests, there may be opportunities for specialist training in emergency surgery, colorectal, or upper GI surgery.

The Duties of the Post Include

• Managing new and follow-up patients independently in outpatient clinics, under supervision and with teaching as required.
• Operating independently, under supervision, assisting, and training as appropriate.
• Attending and participating in MDT meetings.
• Conducting daily ward rounds.
• Supervising junior surgical staff.
• Participating in clinical audit, governance, and research.
• Teaching medical students and surgical trainees.
• Managing pre- and post-operative care of admissions.
• Participating in the middle-grade on-call rota (currently 1 in 10, subject to change).

Other Duties

The job description provides an indication of the range and complexity of work. Other duties may be assigned in consultation with clinical colleagues and the designated Consultant.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD, underpinning our approach to patient care, visitors, colleagues, and teammates. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Some services may move sites temporarily or long-term. Recruiting managers will be available to answer questions at interview. If a role or service relocates, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mr Mohamed Assal
• Job title: Senior Specialty Doctor
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]