Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in the UK is seeking HPB surgical registrars for a one-year training post starting in September and October 2026. The role involves advanced surgical training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, operating alongside consultants, and participating in a research program to enhance career progression. Candidates must have completed their final year of general surgical training and possess laparoscopic biliary surgery skills. This opportunity offers professional development in a high-volume service environment.

Benefits

Professional development through structured training programme

Support for career progression to substantive consultant role

Opportunity to build expertise in high-volume HPB services

Qualifications

• Post‑CCT general surgical registration with final year of training completed.
• Competent laparoscopic biliary surgery skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist consultant HPB surgeons across a range of services.
• Develop competency in advanced laparoscopic biliary surgery.
• Contribute to the delivery of an acute HPB service.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team and imaging review meetings.
• Engage in the unit’s research programme.

Skills

Laparoscopic biliary surgery skills

General surgical registration

Job description

Overview

This one‑year HPB surgical registrar post is intended for post‑CCT general surgeons completing their final year of training. Two positions are available, with the first starting September 2026 and the second October 2026. The role supports the HPB department and provides advanced training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist consultant HPB surgeons across a range of services, including ultrasound‑guided interventional procedures and open and laparoscopic resections.
• Develop competency in advanced laparoscopic biliary surgery.
• Contribute to the delivery of an acute HPB service, including potential independent sessions under supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team and imaging review meetings (three per week).
• Engage in the unit’s research programme to enhance CV prior to applying for a substantive consultant position.

Training and Development

• Advanced HPB techniques: laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive necrosectomy, surgery for chronic pancreatitis, and complex open liver resection.
• Comprehensive exposure to a caseload of approximately 150 liver resections and 90 pancreatic resections annually.
• Nationally recognised research opportunities within the HPB unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Post‑CCT general surgical registration with final year of training completed.
• Competent laparoscopic biliary surgery skills.

Benefits

• Professional development through a structured one‑year training programme.
• Opportunity to build expertise in high‑volume HPB services across the East Midlands.
• Support for career progression to a substantive consultant role.

Equal Opportunity

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. All applicants are assessed fairly through a transparent process.