Clinical Fellow in General Surgery - 220459 PM

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS Lothian as an Advanced Specialty Trainee in Upper GI Surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This full-time position offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in complex surgical management. With the support of experienced consultants, you will be involved in essential training focused on both benign and malignant conditions. Applications are open for qualified candidates looking to further their surgical education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the FRCS or equivalent.
• Significant previous training in upper GI surgery required.
• Must include a supporting reference from a clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Engage in advanced complex surgical management of benign and malignant oesophago-gastric disorders.
• Undertake training in a full-time position of 48 hours per week.

Skills

Upper GI Surgery

General Surgery

Clinical Supervision

Education

FRCS or equivalent

Job description

ADVANCED SPECIALTY TRAINEE (AST) IN UPPER GI SURGERY
ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH

Reference: 220459

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are welcome for the above 12 month, full time (48 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary from 1 February 2026.

Applicants must possess the FRCS or equivalent and have undertaken full training in General Surgery. This post is suitable for a final year or post CCT (or equivalent) surgical trainee who wishes to gain experience in the advanced complex surgical management of benign and malignant oesophago-gastric disorders. Candidates should therefore have had significant previous training in upper GI surgery and applications MUST accompanied by a supporting reference from a referee/clinical supervisor/programme director who can confirm the individual’s suitability for advanced training in this speciality.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For an informal discussion please contact:
Mr Peter Lamb, Consultant Surgeon, RIE0131 242 3667 - [e-mail]

For a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Please note that details of all current medical vacancies for NHS Lothian can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk

Closing Date: 02/08/2025

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***