Clinical Fellow in Robotic Oesophago-Gastric (OG) Surgery

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford invites applications for a Clinical Fellow in Robotic Oesophago-Gastric (OG) Surgery. This 12-month fixed-term post commences in April 2027.

The role focuses on robotic OG cancer, complex benign and emergency OG surgery, with a dedicated three-session robotic list weekly. The successful candidate will be involved in MDT meetings, clinics, endoscopy, theatre sessions, audits, and research.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• MRS or equivalent certification.
• ALTS and BSc or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day inpatient care and attend outpatient clinics.
• Participate in robotic oesophago-gastric cancer surgery training and lists.
• Engage in audits, research and teaching for students.
• Contribute to on-call rota for surgical emergencies.

Skills

Robotic surgery experience

Audit and teaching

ATLS provider

Robotic simulation training

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRS or equivalent

ALTS

BSc or equivalent

Job description

Main area Oesophago-Gastric Grade ST8 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (from April 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (plus Out of Hours) Job ref 384-KA-EMF21581

Employer Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Surrey Hospital Town Guildford Salary per annum, plus enhancements Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Fellow in Robotic Oesophago-Gastric (OG) Surgery

ST8

This is a one year post commencing Wednesday 07th April 2027, specifically intended for senior trainees seeking to consolidate their training in robotic OG cancer, robotic complex benign, and emergency OG surgery.
The Oesophago-Gastric unit is well supported with 6 consultant OG surgeons, 1 Fellow (this position), 2 SpRs, 2 SHOs and 2 F1s. There are 5 upper GI clinical nurse specialists, 5 dedicated OG dietitians, an excellent physiotherapy team and exceptional anaesthetic/intensive care support. The Trust offers full step down care for major resections and emergency cases where required, and a dedicated upper GI ward. Experience in the use of standardised enhanced recovery pathways will also be gained.

The successful applicant will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting, out-patient clinics, therapeutic endoscopy and theatre sessions, and take part in the General Surgery SpR on-call rota. There will specifically be opportunities to undertake training in radical robotic OG cancer surgery in 4 dedicated three session robotic lists per week. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in audits arranged by the firms and will have the opportunity to undertake research and teaching for undergraduate students.
Interview : 17/11/26

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have responsibility for day-to-day management of the in-patients, attend outpatient clinics, and receive training in robotic oesophago-gastric cancer surgery, therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound. The successful applicant will also be involved in research and teaching activities. The appointee will also be part of the on-call rota (SpR), for surgical emergencies.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Clinical Fellow are to support the delivery of high quality care for patients with oesophago-gastric cancer, along with benign and emergency upper GI surgery.

The oesophago-gastric unit is well supported with two SpRs, two SHOs and two F1s. There are five upper GI clinical nurse specialists, five dedicated OG dieticians, and an excellent anaesthetic/intensive care support. The Trust offers full step down care for major resections and emergency cases where required.

The Clinical Fellow will attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings, outpatients, endoscopy and theatre sessions. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in audits arranged by the firms and will have the opportunity to undertake teaching for undergraduate students.

For more details please refer to attached Job description.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRS or equivalent
• ALTS
• BSc or equivalent

Knowledge

• Relevant experience with experience in laparoscopic upper GI surgery and OG cancer surgery
• Appropriate operating experience as evidenced by log book summary
• ATLS provider
• Evidence of experience in audit and teaching
• Evidenced robotic simulation training
• Basic Surgical Skills Course
• Robotic surgery experience
• Formal training in teaching CRISP course

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.