Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients while participating in a Consultant-led ward. The ideal candidate will have significant surgical experience and a full GMC registration. The position supports research and the development of essential skills through diverse clinical exposure and educational opportunities. This presents a unique chance to contribute to healthcare excellence while advancing your career in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery (ST3+).
• Participation in On Call rotas at Registrar level.
• Experience of Minimally Invasive UGI surgery.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Continuing clinical responsibility for patients.
• Participation in Consultant led ward rounds.

Skills

Multidisciplinary practice

Interpersonal skills

IT skills (Word and Excel)

Education

Full GMC Registration

MRCS

BSc / MSc

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Upper GI Surgery

The closing date is 15 February 2026

The Gastro-Intestinal (GI) Surgery and Gastroenterology departments have services of national and international reputation. They provide general and specialist services to patients with acute and chronic conditions, both benign and malignant. The specialties are a hybrid of medicine and surgery as they encompass diagnostic and interventional therapeutic care. In addition to serving patients with gastrointestinal conditions, gastroenterology and GI underpin other services (general medicine, emergency medicine, ENT benign and cancer pathways, GP-based care) through in-patient/out-patient review and providing endoscopic procedures.

The department offers a wide range of services to patients with gastroenterological disorders.

The Upper GI Unit is the regional centre for gastro-oesophageal malignancies and specialises in oesophageal and gastric resections. In addition, we provide surgery for all aspects of benign upper gastrointestinal diseases. Many procedures are undertaken laparoscopically / robotically and we also provide a dedicated diagnostic oesophageal laboratory. We offer a pioneering one stop staging package for oesophago-gastric cancer so that patients can have a number of investigations in one visit and leave the hospital with a clear treatment plan.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

The post holder will, along with other junior colleagues be responsible for:

a. Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

b. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Proposed timetable

The exact time table would be determined after discussion with the Supervisor and Clinical Lead with consideration to the educational needs of the post holder along with those of other junior surgical colleagues. However broadly speaking it would involve the following:

• a. Participation in Consultant led ward rounds.
• b. Participation in benign and malignant out-patient clinics
• c. Theatre sessions
• e. Provision of care for regional Upper GI emergencies
• f. Research activities as discussed with supervisors

On call commitment:

The post holder will be on the General Surgical On call rota.

Research:

The unit is very active in clinical research and collaborates with many partners both within King's College London and internationally. Clinical Research undertaken as part of the Trust research strategy will be encouraged and able facilities for research exist. There is a successful track record of successful clinical research MD projects within the unit.

About us

Our Trust values define who we are as an organisation and help shape our culture. They guide our behaviours, actions and interactions, underpinning how we work every day.

Shaped by the input of almost 1,800 colleagues from a wide range of roles and services, these values reflect both our organisation and the world we work in. They express who we are and what we strive to be, now and in the future.

Whether you work at Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital, in our off-site offices, or in our community services in Lambeth or Southwark, these values are for all of us.

The values were launched in 2024, alongside our Trust strategy. The strategy sets out what we will do, the values are the how we will do it.

Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description also you can email Professor Gossage who will be able to assist further with applications questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCS
• Other relevant academic qualifications e.g BSc / MSc

Clinical Experience

• Significant experience of General & UGI Surgery (ST3+)
• Participation in On Call rotas at Registrar level
• Experience of Minimally Invasive UGI surgery

Knowledge and Skills

• A commitment to and evidence of multidisciplinary practice
• A team based approach to care and service management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives.
• IT skills with Word and Excel

Research:

• An ability to initiate, pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research
• A track record of working with clinical databases
• Exposure to writing papers and poster presentations
• GCP certification

Teaching

• An ability to teach undergraduate students or other junior doctors.
• Certificate of medical education

Good Medical Practice

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical and Surgical Practice set out by the GMC.

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust