Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (POST CCT)

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health institution in the UK is seeking a Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery to support advanced surgical training and services. This one-year post is for registrars who have completed their general surgical training and wish to expand their expertise in HPB surgery. The successful candidate will undertake training in complex surgical techniques and contribute to acute care while engaging in departmental research. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to perform laparoscopic biliary surgery. A competitive salary of £73,992 is offered annually, plus out-of-hours pay elements.

Qualifications

• Completion of Specialty Registrar training in General Surgery or equivalent post CCT.
• HPB experience to final FRCS standard.
• Validated experience in appropriate range and number of clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training in advanced HPB surgical techniques.
• Contribute to the delivery of an acute HPB service.
• Participate in departmental research programmes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Research skills

Laparoscopic surgery

Education

Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council

Job description

Clinical Fellow in HPB Surgery (POST CCT)

The closing date is 11 January 2026

This post is designed to support the activities of the HPB department and provide specialist advanced HPB training. The post holders will work alongside all of Consultant HPB surgeons in turn and be responsible to the clinical lead in HPB surgery. This is a one-year post specifically intended for registrars who have completed their final year of training and are post CCT in general surgery, and wish to expand their HPB surgical experience. Two roles are available, the first starting in September 2026, and the second in October 2026.

There will be opportunity to undertake training in advanced HPB surgical techniques such as laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive necrosectomy, surgery for chronic pancreatitis and complex open liver resection. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery of an acute HPB service and may be asked to undertake some sessions independently or under supervision by one of the consultants. The candidate is expected to be competent in laparoscopic biliary surgery.

Main duties of the job

This is a one-year post specifically intended for registrars who have completed their final year of training and are post CCT in general surgery, and wish to expand their HPB surgical experience. There will be opportunity to undertake training in advanced HPB surgical techniques such as laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive necrosectomy, surgery for chronic pancreatitis and complex open liver resection. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery of an acute HPB service and may be asked to undertake some sessions independently or under supervision by one of the consultants. The candidate is expected to be competent in laparoscopic biliary surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in all aspects of the departmental research programme allowing enhancement of their CV prior to application for a substantive position as a consultant in HPB surgery.

About us

The HPB Surgical Unit at NUH manages patients with benign and malignant hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions for Nottingham and surrounding areas. This is performed within a framework of a multi‑disciplinary team where all individuals are encouraged to contribute effectively towards patients care. In addition to maintaining these high standards, there is a commitment towards research and the unit has an international reputation in this respect.

The unit provides specialist tertiary referral HPB services to a population of 2.5 million patients in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, East Staffordshire and Derbyshire, as well as a local service for biliary surgery. The major surgical caseload included approximately 150 liver resections and 90 pancreatic resections and a continued increase in major cancer and benign resectional workload is anticipated. The unit has three MDT / image review meetings per week and a departmental planning meeting weekly.

Job responsibilities

This is a one‑year post specifically intended for registrars who have completed their final year of training and are post CCT in general surgery, and wish to expand their HPB surgical experience. There will be opportunity to undertake training in advanced HPB surgical techniques such as laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive necrosectomy, surgery for chronic pancreatitis and complex open liver resection. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery of an acute HPB service and may be asked to undertake some sessions independently or under supervision by one of the consultants. The candidate is expected to be competent in laparoscopic biliary surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in all aspects of the departmental research programme allowing enhancement of their CV prior to application for a substantive position as a consultant in HPB surgery.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
• International Presentations
• Peer Reviewed Publications

Experience

• Completion or within 3 months of Specialty Registrar training in General Surgery in the UK or equivalent in CCT
• HPB experience to final FRCS standard
• Logbook and work‑based assessments indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures

Qualities and attributes

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments
• Demonstrate ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
• Demonstrate ability to undertake research projects and audit
• Demonstrate ability to undertake investigative, audit, and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility.

Other requirements

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013).
• Ability to perform laparoscopic billiary surgery independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

£73,992 a year per annum (OOH pay elements will also be applicable)